Retired Illinois State Police Officer, Stan Diggs joined WXAN to talk about his career in law enforcement and his run for Williamson County Sheriff. The interview presented in 4 segments.

Ted Dabrowski joined WXAN to discuss his campaign for Governor and to promote his appearance at a candidate forum being held in Mt. Vernon Illinois on January 29th 2026. Also appearing will be Darren Bailey and Rick Heidner. The event is hosted at the Roland Lewis building in Mt. Vernon with doors opening at 5:30 pm and the forum starting at 6:30 pm.

Brandon Hamman joined WXAN to talk about his Pro-Life Ministry. www.gospel4life.org performs sidewalk counseling outside abortion clinics in Carbondale Illinois. The ACLJ has filed an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on behalf of Brandon Hamman, whose First Amendment rights were violated when city officials silenced his peaceful pro-life witness outside an abortion facility.

Author and Musician Roberta Gordon of Sparta Illinois joined WXAN to talk about her book "Creative Nature." This book of Poetry and Art is available now via Amazon. Roberta is hosting a gathering February 7th to sign the book and greet well wishers.

Stephen Vercellino Jr. joined WXAN to talk about his race for Illinois 59th Senate Seat.

Long-time Meteorologist Jim Rasor joined WXAN to talk about the snow storm moving into Southern Illinois the weekend of January 24th 25th and 26th.

Perry County Sheriff Chad Howard joined WXAN to discuss his campaign for re-election. He is running the Republican Primary to be held on March 17th. First elected in 2022, Sheriff Howard talks about the changes he has made to the department to improve safety and service to the County.

Perry County Sheriff Chad Howard joined WXAN to discuss his campaign for re-election. He is running the Republican Primary to be held on March 17th. First elected in 2022, Sheriff Howard talks about the changes he has made to the department to improve safety and service to the County.

Perry County Sheriff Chad Howard joined WXAN to discuss his campaign for re-election. He is running the Republican Primary to be held on March 17th. First elected in 2022, Sheriff Howard talks about the changes he has made to the department to improve safety and service to the County.

Candidate for Governor in the Illinois Republican Primary Darren Bailey joined WXAN to talk about his campaign and Southern Illinois stops on his Bus Tour.