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Sgt. Bruce
When you're in one town and see a cop car from another, or the State Police, can they pull you over?
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Sgt. Bruce
What do cops think of radar detectors and the other driving gadgets out there?
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Gina from Blueprint
Rich emails "a coworker and I kissed. It was just a kiss. Technically, she kissed me. It will never, ever, ever happen again. Should I tell my wife?"
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Sgt. Bruce
With the 4th of July just around the corner, what can we light off in WIXY Country?
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Gina from Blueprint
"When my son does something wrong, I punish him. But when my husband gets home, he lets our son off the hook. He's canceled bans on ice cream, he's canceled groundings. How do I get my punishments to stick?"
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Sgt. Bruce
Sgt. Bruce talks about those speed radar signs we see around town, and whether or not you can pull off in a parking lot when an officer wants you to pull over.
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Willie's Hair
Willie Nelson cuts his ponytails. Whoever has them should put them in baggies - imagine the street value!
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Gina from Blueprint
"My husband kisses me each day hello and goodbye. About the same way I kiss my son when it's time to go to school. It's never in a romantic or passionate way. It feels like we're just roommates. How can I rekindle our romance?"
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Sgt. Bruce
Sgt. Bruce Ramseyer makes his first visit to Holstein & Company.
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Gina with Blueprint
Sandy writes: "I noticed on my husband's Facebook that he's friends with his ex. Should I worry?"
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Embarrassing Mom Stories
Moms live to embarrass us, but for one week we let you share stories that will embarrass her. Enjoy five hilarious stories!
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Gina with Blueprint
My husband came home with his ear pierced. He looks ridiculous but won't take it out. Do I just let him wear it?
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Gina with Blueprint
When my wife and I argue she brings up stuff from years ago that, often, I don't even remember. After a few minutes into the argument I'm so confused my head aches. I want a fair fight!
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Marathon Monday
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston marathon.
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Melissa visits the library
Melissa fears library books. But over the weekend she finally visited the Champaign Public Library. Hear how it went.
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Marathon Monday
Kyle O'Brien of Danville will be one of the fastest guys in the race on May 1. He tells us how he runs so fast, and offers some tips for new marathoners.
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April Fool's!
This year we gotcha with an April Fool\'s Day joke about a new baby plastic surgery business in Champaign.
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Gina with Blueprint
David emailed: My wife says I'm not romantic. We go out to dinner all the time. I'm not a hugging guy but I tell her I love her every day. How else can I be more romantic?
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Doug Wilson (Trading Spaces)
Doug joins us in-studio to talk about life in East Central Illinois, regretful designs from Trading Spaces, and design tips.
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John "The Penguin" Bingham
A former U of I faculty member weighed 140 pounds - at 43, he turned his life around. Now, he encourages other to move.
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Marathon Monday
We talked with Steve Ostwinkle from the Army ROTC and Jeannine Reese with the Eastern Illinois Parrothead Club about why they're volunteering (in such a big way).
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Marathon Monday
We talked with Curt McGinnis of Mackinaw, IL. 2009's Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon was his first and was part of his 100+ pound weight loss.
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Marathon Monday
Even if you're not running on May 1 you can be a part of this huge community event by volunteering!
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Bubba!
Illini basketball player Bubba Chisholm popped into the WIXY studio.
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Jeff Dunham
Before his show in Champaign, Holstein & Co. talked with comedian Jeff Dunham.
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Marathon Monday - February 15
How many cups for water will be needed? How many porta-potties will there be on the course? We answer those questions and more.
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Melissa admit Kool-Aid powder is her nemesis
Melissa shared with Steve and Andy that she's often injured by the powder that puffs up when you empty a mac-n-cheese or Kool-Aid packet into a container. Melissa even received a visit from an official Kraft spokesman.
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Push presents
We talked about push presents...gifts that new dads give to new moms after she's 'pushed' out their new child.
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WIXY Listeners Got Talent!
Celebrating the end of another season of America\'s Got Talent, Holstein & Company opened the phones to the most talented listeners in WIXY Country. The winner got a pair of tickets to see Kenny Chesney. Listen to the finalists and the winner!
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