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Wagers Down in Illinois Following Per-Bet Fee

New numbers from the Illinois Gaming Board show sports betting in Illinois is down. After the state added a per-wager tax last fall, major sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings passed that cost on to...

Illinois Residents Warned About Heating Utility Fraud

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is warning residents about possible winter utility scams. Officials say scammers may pose as utility company workers and threaten to shut off your heat unless you make an immediate...

New Thrillhouse Family Fun Center Opening Mid-February in Ma...

Big changes are coming to the Star Centre Mall in Marion, as construction continues on the new Thrillhouse Family Entertainment Center. The facility will feature go-karts, bowling, an arcade, laser tag, and more, all...

Priebe Brothers Band Reunion - March 14th, 2026

It’s happening again! Back by popular demand! The Priebe Brothers Band Reunion at the Pinckneyville Columbian Club! Saturday, March 14th! (TICKETS ON SALE SOON – music subject to change) It’s a Chicken and Beer dance, AND, you...

Aunt Verna is ready for some football!

Not only is she ready for some football, but she’s also ready for Sammy Kershaw! In case you missed it, here’s Aunt Verna’s phone call from this morning’s Kent in the Country Morning Show!...

Cervical Cancer Screening with Jackson County Health Departm...

I had a chance to talk with the folks from the Jackson County Health Department on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show. Josh Ratterman and JJ Johnson had a whole lot of information about the Breast and Cervical...