Wgel Radio

01/16/2026

Activities continue throughout the week with Tai Chi and Gentle Yoga on Monday, followed by Chair Yoga and Pinochle on Tuesday. Wednesday is Lunch Bunch. Thursday includes Mexican Train Dominoes, Gentle Yoga, sponsored Bingo, and Pinochle. Friday afternoon wraps up the week with Popcorn and Movie. A...

01/16/2026

This past summer, work was started to rebuild Dewey Street, in the east part of Greenville, between Killarney Drive and College Avenue. While a lot of the project was completed, there is still more to do. Greenville Public Works Director Jason Heckman told WGEL that work on the road has been shut do...

01/16/2026

The Greenville City Council received an update at its recent meeting about the status of the new water plant. Lee Beckman, engineer for the city, said, “ Good news. The water plant, they're running water. They finished the work about the week before Christmas, and unfortunately the week before Chr...

01/16/2026

State Senator Jason Plummer is hosting a Valentines for Seniors card drive. Community members are invited to drop off or mail Valentine’s Day cards for local seniors by February 6th. Cards can be delivered to Senator Plummer’s office at 310 West Gallatin Street in Vandalia. Drop-off hours are 8:...

01/16/2026

Today's Salute To Service is Jacob Butts, of the Carlyle Fire Department. Thank you for your service, Jacob!

Today's Salute to Service is Jacob Butts, Carlyle Fire Department. All departments need new volunteers and Jacob was just sworn in as the newest member of the Carlyle Fire Department. Thank you to Jacob Butts for answering the call of his community, and today's Salute to Service. Salute to Service o...

01/15/2026

The 23rd annual I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic will be held at Greenville High School Sunday and Monday in the auditorium. Comets Head Baseball Coach Todd Hutchinson said, “The I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic is January 18th and 19th at the auditorium. It’s a great opportunity to learn the game of ba...

01/14/2026

The report of activities by the Greenville Police Department in December has been released. Officers made three felony arrests and took five people into custody on warrants. Twelve traffic tickets were issued. Police made two motorist assists and checked on three burglar alarms.

01/14/2026

The Kingsbury Park District Board met Monday night and following an executive session approved a salary increase and bonus for District Director Jerry Sauerwein. Board member B.J. Schneck stated, “In consideration of the favorable performance evaluation and in light of the significant savings asso...

01/14/2026

Bond County Fourth Fest is celebrating the USA’s 250th birthday with free music concerts featuring country and classic rock sounds. The latest announcement from the Fourth Fest committee reveals the headline act for Saturday, July 4 will be the Artimus Pyle Band, featuring the music of Lynyrd Skyn...

01/14/2026

Numerous pieces of legislation went into effect on the 1st of January in the state of Illinois. One of those sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) makes it easier for small poultry farmers to farm and sell poultry with less regulation from the State. “Our small-scale farmer...

01/14/2026

The third annual Cheer and Dance Showcase at Greenville High School will be held Friday, January 16. It will start at 7 p.m. at the auxiliary gym. Performing will be the Greenville High School cheerleading squad, the Greenville High School dance team, and the Greenville Junior High cheerleaders. Adm...

01/14/2026

The Greenville Junior High School volleyball teams posted victories Tuesday night in Ramsey. The eighth grade Lady Jays, now 2-0 for the season, won in three games, 25-10, 25-27, and 25-16. Serving leaders were Makenzie Truss and Elyse Spratt with six aces apiece, and Nova Roeder with four aces. Roe...