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Illinois Congressman Mike Bost joined WXAN to talk about the vote for a new House Speaker.

Illinois State Representative Dave Severin joined WXAN to talk about the potential for legislation to pass during the "Lame Duck" session of the ILGA. Also discusses the Rend Lake Resort restoration and the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Mayor of Herrin Illinois, Steve Frattini joined WXAN to talk about the happenings in Herrin Illinois. A new Fire Station, Animal Control Building, and tearing down of old houses are topics of conversation.

Meteorologist Nick Hausen joined WXAN to talk about the potential for hazardoues winter weather to move into Southern Illinois Saturday and Sunday.

Don McDonough worked for Jimmy Carter as a volunteer in 1976 while still in High School, and worked as a paid campaign aid in the 1979-1980 campaign. He shares his recollections of working on the Carter Campaigns and time spent with President Carter in this interview.

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Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to talk about the recent announcement that the Baldwin Power Plant will remain online at least thru the end of 2027. Also discussed the potential for "mini nukes" to provide power for Southern Illinois, and the Southern Illinois Coal Mines selling their product to European and Chinese Energy Companies.

Brooke Guthman and Roni Croxell joined WXAN to talk about their upcoming Youth Tour opportunity. Illinois High School Students, enrolled in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior years can apply for an all expenses paid trip to Springfield and Washington DC in 2025. Find out more at https://eeca.coop/community-youth-programs/youth-to-washington-program/

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs joined WXAN to talk about the upcoming "lame duck" session, the ongoing talks to re-purpose Tamms Prison, scanning of mail to IDOC inmates, and the looming budget deficit.