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01/10/2026

John Paddock & Gavin Sullivan | 1-9-26 | Joey Wright, Evan Conn and Bob Asmussen welcome former Illini quarterback John Paddock to chat about Illinois' offseason, plus Midwest Prospect Academy director Gavin Sullivan to break down the NIL landscape in college athletics.

Mike in the Morning chats up with interesting and influential people from the C-U area between 5 - 10 a.m. every weekday.

01/09/2026

Rutgers | 1-8-26 | Evan Conn and Marcus Jackson break down the Illini's 81-55 victory over the Scarlet Knights and take listener phone calls.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

01/08/2026

Installment #32 of my Records & Radio column in today's News-Gazette. Call letters and the origin of K-SHE 95 as a rock powerhouse.

01/04/2026

Penn State | 1-3-26 | Evan Conn & Mike LaTulip take your calls and texts after Illinois’ 73-65 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Palestra in Philadelphia.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

01/04/2026

Monday Mike in the Morning 5A-10A. 7:45 Quiz Question What double album did Thriller displace to reign as the #1 Album in the world. Plus What’s an Aqua Womb? Sushi is how expensive for Mom and Dad? Brian’s Basketball trip to Philly. Join me on 97.5FM, streaming or ask your smart speaker for WHMS.

12/31/2025

Music City Bowl | Tennessee | 12-30-25 | Evan Conn and Michael Martin break down Illinois' 30-28 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers to win the Music City Bowl and take listener phone calls.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

12/30/2025

Hi Illini Nation!
As excited as we all are about the Bowl Game, we've been getting questions about streaming. Unfortunately, Bowl Game Rights restrictions from ESPN forbid us to stream today's game. It's out of both our hands, and Learfield's, but it is what it is, even as the Network Flagship. Thanks, as always, for listening! I-L-L

12/30/2025

Southern | 12-29-25 | Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip breakdown Illinois' 90-55 victory over the Southern Jaguars and take listener phone calls.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

12/24/2025

Installment #31 of my Records & Radio column in today's News-Gazette. Memorable C-U radio format introductions.

12/23/2025

Missouri | 12-22-25 | Evan Conn & Marcus Jackson take your calls and texts after Illinois’ 91-48 demolition of the Missouri Tigers in the annual “Braggin Right” game in St. Louis.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

12/18/2025

CASA, Rush Record 12-17-25 | Mike Haile with Rush Record from CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, looking to recruit volunteers to help children in Champaign County in the new year.

Mike in the Morning chats up with interesting and influential people from the C-U area between 5 - 10 a.m. every weekday.

12/14/2025

Nebraska | 12-13-25 | Evan Conn & Mike LaTulip take your calls and texts after Illinois’ 83-80 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the State Farm Center.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.