New Country Z100

Carbondale Gets a Huge Grant for Roadwork

Carbondale has received a $1,989,063 grant to repave three key roadway corridors without requiring local matching funds. The grant, part of the state’s largest-ever infrastructure program Carbondale city representatives said this resurfacing initiative aligns...

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Added Police Patrols along Illinois 37 Near Buncombe

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says drivers should expect more patrols along Illinois 37 near Buncombe. That comes after three accidents were reported in the exact same spot. Deputies say the patrols will begin...

Frankfort District 168 File Unfair Labor Complaint Against t...

The president of the American Federation of Teachers Local 817 is firing back after CUSD District 168 filed an Unfair Labor Practice complaint against the union. Union President Tim Aldridge called the charges “false”...

Aunt Verna Says.. "Age Ain't Nothin' But A Number"

Aunt Verna was a hoot today! Every Thursday morning about 7:40AM! Presented by Small’s Meat Market in Marion! In case you missed it, here’s her phone call from this morning’s Kent in the Country Morning Show!...

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Little Grassy Get Down coming up Oct. 10th-12th

It’s always a blast when Brian Croft from SIU’s Touch of Nature swings by the New Country Z100 studio! He was in early this morning to promote the Little Grassy Get Down, October 10th through the 12th! ...

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SIU Quarterback D.J. Williams!

I had a chance to talk with SIU Quarterback D.J. Williams on today’s Kent in the Country Morning Show! It’s SIU Family weekend, and this Saturday at 6PM, the Dawgs take on Indiana State University. It would be awesome...