Muddy River News

Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune covered the “ComEd 4” trial and also, literally, wrote the book on Michael Madigan, former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. He and MRN’s Bob Gough talk about the outcome and what it means for future lobbying efforts in the Statehouse

Dues from The Liquor Booth lets Ashley and Brittany sample some springtime drinks to get ready for a busy weekend. Sorry, no Mint Julep recipes.

Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler talks to Bob Gough about running for Adams County State’s Attorney in 2024.

Ashley Conrad spends some time with local radio legend Jeff Dorsey talking about his friend, the late Mike Shannon, the former St. Louis Cardinals player and broadcaster who passed away over the weekend. She also gets us ready for Fishing for Freedom with Adam Brocksieck.

It’s a Sausage Fest on Club Muddy as Frankie, Bobby and Davey discuss Alderman Mike Farha’s rant against Mayor Mike Troup and the budget vote which went ahead and happened anyway.

Aiden McDonnell gets us ready for this year’s Quincy Derby, being held Father’s Day weekend on North 18th Street near Bob Mays Park. Then Ashley and Brittany dish the tea during Coffee Talk.

Ashley Conrad talks to QPD Det. Zach Bemis about the Elder Services division and the Bard of Bullring is back to talk racing. Steve Eighinger and Ashley talk about this year’s season opener at Adams County Speedway.

Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau is back to talk with Ashley Conrad about the scammers, scoundrels and scumbags who try to take your money.

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Luke Craig with Craig Industries. The Quincy company specializes in manufacturing high-quality insulated building panels for use in a wide variety of industries, utilizing computerized design and manufacturing processes to achieve precision quality products.

Frankie and Bobby admit they were wrong, then Ashley admits she was wrong all while enjoying some new product provided by Haubrich Enterprises.

Mike O’Cheltree talks to Ashley Conrad about the annual ladies weekend escape and Meg Duncan gets you caught up on all of the Hannibal news.

MRN correspondent Megan Duncan and Amy Vaughn with Be the Change will update you periodically on good people doing good things in our area. Their first guest is Blane Mundle who has dedicated his life to kids as an educator and continues to do so.

Ashley Conrad talks to Jane Pollett about this Saturday’s concert and the Quincy Symphony Orchestra’s 75th Anniversary. And David Adam gets us up to speed on the possibility of a new sports complex being built…someday.

Bob Gough talks to Megan Schweitzer of Tile Pro about their company’s commitment to quality custom work. Megan also convinces Bob that backsplashes are important!

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Mark Cestari with Southern Airways about the airline’s first few months flying out of Quincy Regional Airport.

Crain’s Chicago Business reporters Amy Guth and Steve Daniels discuss the ComEd Four court case involving Michael McClain of Quincy and others. This is on Crain’s Daily Gist podcast.

Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about why people care (or don’t) about product marketing as both conservatives and liberals clutch their pearls over who is on a beer can or a bottle of syrup. A pod guaranteed to make everyone mad!