Derek Barichello on Streator's upcoming Bowling Challenge

Madeline Piller on the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviewed Madeline Piller with the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce. They talked about the upcoming Sweet Corn Festival. The festival is Aug. 6-9, and features live music, a grand parade, a vendor and craft fair, 50/50 raffle, sweet corn, and more

Hannah Lehr, the Q Hit Music 2026 Teacher of the Year

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Hannah Lehr, the Q Hit Music 2026 Teacher of the Year. She teaches sixth grade at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa

"The Drowsy Chaperone" at Stage 212

Day Jones interviews Becky Christopherson and Phil Grant, part of the cast of Stage 212's upcoming production "The Drowsy Chaperone" The show will run from July 10 to July 26. Tickets will go on sale on June 29 and can be purchased at stage212.org

Grow Spring Valley's "Bridgerton Soiree"

Day Jones interviews Sarah Kinkin of Grow Spring Valley. They are hosting a "Bridgerton Soiree" this Saturday at 5 p.m. at Vintage Vines in Spring Valley. More Info can be found at Grow Spring Valley on Facebook. Ticket info can be found on the organization's Facebook and can be purchased at the door.

Derek Barichello and the Streator Area CEO Program

Shaw Local Radio's Day Jones interviews Derek Barichello, the director of the Streator Area CEO Program, and Julianna Chavez, Colin Cunningham, and Abigail Galvan, three students in the program.  The students will be hosting a trade show, selling products they've been working on all semester at The Eastwood on Monday, May 4.