Radio Will

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to discuss the failed energy policies of the Pritzker administration and how a new report sheds light on how the expansion of Green Energy could lead to rolling brownouts in the future. Senator Bryant also discusses her concerns with the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and legislation that would help SIU fund it's celebrated Aviation Program.

Heather Hollmann is the Treasurer of the Ava Assembly of God. She joined WXAN to talk about the ongoing construction of the church's sanctuary. Their previous sanctuary collapsed in January of 2023. Since that time the Church has seen God provide the financing to rebuild. She believes the construction progress is about 25 percent complete as of December 2025.

Good Tidings with David Pinkerton 12-20-25 by Radio Will

Roni Croxell, Communications Coordinator for Egyptian Electric Cooperative joined WXAN to talk about the Peak Power Rewards Program and the Youth Tour 2026.

Chris Robinson is the Assistant Chief at the DuQuoin Police Department. He is running for Perry County Sheriff. He joined WXAN to talk about why he is running, his experience as a police officer, and what he thinks could be improved at the Perry County Sheriffs Department.

Legendary Blues/Rock Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepard will perform at Walkers Bluff Casino in Carterville Illinois on May 8th 2026. He joined Will Stephens of "The Electric Blues Hours" on WDBX to talk about the 30th Anniversary Tour of Ledbetter Heights, the show in Carterville, how the music industry has changed, and how he once thought he would be a NASCAR driver.

Good Tidings with David Pinkerton 12-13-25 by Radio Will

Betsy Brown, the President of the Board at the John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro joined WXAN to talk about the Logan Museum Christmas Stroll happening on Saturday December the 13th.

Ashley Thompson, owner of Farm House Florist in Carmi Illinois was invited to help decorate the White House in Washington DC. We talked with her about the experience.

Illinois Congressman Mike Bost joined WXAN to talk about his recent visit to the Oval Office to take part in a Bill Signing Ceremony that increased the pension for Medal of Honor recipients.