CJ Nasello, Host- Our Daily Show

Joe Pruitt from Pruitt Mechanical joins us to discuss their annual Free Turkey Giveaway , an incredible effort to help local families ahead of Thanksgiving. Joe will share how the community can take part and why this event has become such a meaningful Riverbend tradition....
Russ Colona stops by to talk about one of the region’s biggest and most beloved athletic traditions — the Great River Road Run . We’ll learn about this year’s race, the scenic route, registration details, and how the event continues to bring together runners and families from...
Rich Portwood with the Illinois State Rifle Association joins the show for an in-depth discussion on firearm safety, education, and advocacy. Rich will share updates on current issues impacting gun owners across Illinois and talk about the organization’s mission to promote responsible ownership...
We shift gears into Halloween coverage ! We’re bringing you the sights and sounds from Downtown Trick-or-Treat , held last week in Downtown Wood River . You’ll relive all the fun — from costumes and candy to the community spirit that filled Ferguson Avenue during this year’s...
We’ll kick things off at 9:05 AM with Sydney Sinks for another round of Blog Talk . Sydney joins CJ in studio to share her latest Riverbender.com piece, what inspired it, and the stories that connect her writing to the people and places that make the Riverbend special....
Jackie and Melissa with OSF St. Anthony's Medical Group joins CJ during OSF St. Anthony's 100 Year Open House to discuss their roles within the department, and how the great team provides exceptional care throughout the region.
Holly with OSF OnCall joins CJ during OSF St. Anthony's 100 Year Open House! She will break down all of the details regarding OSF OnCall and how we can benifit from it!
Frances Young, PT, Manager of Rehabilitation joins CJ during OSF St. Anthony's 100 Year Open House! She will discuss her career with OSF and the growth she has witnessed the hospital experience in her tenure, the work Rehabilitation does, and more! ...
Zach Yoder, President of OSF St. Anthony's joins CJ during the 100 Year Anniversary Open House at OSf St. Anthony's! Zach will take us through his first year with the Hospital as its president, the staff that create the Experience at St. Anthony's, and More!
Sister Beata Ziegler- Vice President at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, joins CJ during the 100 Year Anniversary Open House! We will hear her excitmenton the day, and what makes St. Anthony's so special!