Willis Kern
@wekern.bsky.social
Husband/Dad, 51 year radio veteran 1975-2025; now WGCU-Florida fill-in. Public radio news director-emeritus WGLT, 7-time loser, 4-time winner-- Illinois AP Best Reporter; #stlcards. RIP my dog Yadi. Know what I'm talkin bout. No DMs.
Pictured here is my oldest son with his friend from when he lived in Nashville about a decade ago. I’m not sure whatever happened to her but I remember her birthday is December 13, today! #Swiftees
December 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Pictured here is my oldest son with his friend from when he lived in Nashville about a decade ago. I’m not sure whatever happened to her but I remember her birthday is December 13, today! #Swiftees
Illinois State plays at Villanova in Philadelphia next Saturday, 7:30 pm EST on ESPN2 in the FCS SEMIFINALS!
December 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Illinois State plays at Villanova in Philadelphia next Saturday, 7:30 pm EST on ESPN2 in the FCS SEMIFINALS!
Iowa posts a 102-68 win over Lindenwood behind Hannah Stuelke’s 31 point performance.
December 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Iowa posts a 102-68 win over Lindenwood behind Hannah Stuelke’s 31 point performance.
REDBIRDS on their way to an FCS semifinal game with an offensive barrage at UC-Davis! #GoYouRedbirds #FCS
December 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
REDBIRDS on their way to an FCS semifinal game with an offensive barrage at UC-Davis! #GoYouRedbirds #FCS
Happy birthday to the legendary Dick Van Dyke. A central Illinois native from Danville. And not just any birthday- it’s number 100!
December 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Happy birthday to the legendary Dick Van Dyke. A central Illinois native from Danville. And not just any birthday- it’s number 100!
I know this will be unpopular among many but I’m fine with it. Hayes has parlayed his “regional cable journalism” schtick into a cult-like following. I’ve just never been a huge fan of his sarcastic style, though I’m sure he’s a fine fellow. #stlcards
Less Jim Hayes, more Alexa Datt likely on Cardinals telecasts next season: Media Views
A restructuring of the way FanDuel Sports Network conducts its pregame and postgame shows across most of its system nationally is driving the shakeup.
www.stltoday.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I know this will be unpopular among many but I’m fine with it. Hayes has parlayed his “regional cable journalism” schtick into a cult-like following. I’ve just never been a huge fan of his sarcastic style, though I’m sure he’s a fine fellow. #stlcards
FYI: Christian right icon Kirk Cameron breaks with many mainline Christians over view of Hell.
Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell, says he no longer believes in 'eternal conscious torment'
Actor and podcaster Kirk Cameron stirred up a theological hornet s nest after he revealed he no longer believes in a Hell that includes eternal conscious torment
www.christianpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
FYI: Christian right icon Kirk Cameron breaks with many mainline Christians over view of Hell.
Fake news, fake administration.
December 9, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Fake news, fake administration.
Seeing all these Winter Meetings social media posts from @katiejwoo.bsky.social anout “Dodgers this and Dodgers that…” (Tommy Edman even!) makes me sad like the #stlcards traded her to LA and got nothing but heartache in return.
December 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Seeing all these Winter Meetings social media posts from @katiejwoo.bsky.social anout “Dodgers this and Dodgers that…” (Tommy Edman even!) makes me sad like the #stlcards traded her to LA and got nothing but heartache in return.
Reposted by Willis Kern
Every time Harrison Butker misses a field goal a woman gets her PHD
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Every time Harrison Butker misses a field goal a woman gets her PHD
If Tay and Trav want to move their wedding up to January, I think the schedule should be open.
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
If Tay and Trav want to move their wedding up to January, I think the schedule should be open.
Definitely had the stats but not a favorite among writers and many teammates. What do you think of Jeff Kent to the HOF?
December 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Definitely had the stats but not a favorite among writers and many teammates. What do you think of Jeff Kent to the HOF?
Pete Hogsbreath finally nailing one.
December 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Pete Hogsbreath finally nailing one.
I’d rather pilot a boat through the Caribbean than spend one second watching this trash that used to be culturally iconic viewing. Maybe again one day. #KennedyCenterHonors.
December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I’d rather pilot a boat through the Caribbean than spend one second watching this trash that used to be culturally iconic viewing. Maybe again one day. #KennedyCenterHonors.
December 7, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Bravo #SNL #WeekendUpdate features revised Home Alone 2 clip.
December 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Bravo #SNL #WeekendUpdate features revised Home Alone 2 clip.
Dominating Hawkeyes win at Rutgers. Birthday present for Coach Jan!
December 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Dominating Hawkeyes win at Rutgers. Birthday present for Coach Jan!
Illinois State shocks the defending national champion and top-ranked North Dakota State Bison in the second round of the NCAA FCS playoffs!
G O. Y O U. R. E. D. B. I. R. D. S!
G O. Y O U. R. E. D. B. I. R. D. S!
December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Illinois State shocks the defending national champion and top-ranked North Dakota State Bison in the second round of the NCAA FCS playoffs!
G O. Y O U. R. E. D. B. I. R. D. S!
G O. Y O U. R. E. D. B. I. R. D. S!
Wow I can’t believe it but I have just been informed that I will be receiving the Florida Man Peace Prize. It’s an annual award that was just started this morning. What an honor. We have saved millions of lives. #PeacePrize
December 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Wow I can’t believe it but I have just been informed that I will be receiving the Florida Man Peace Prize. It’s an annual award that was just started this morning. What an honor. We have saved millions of lives. #PeacePrize
My first trip to Kenya in 2014, I stayed in a tent on the Savannah, but the tent had electricity (ok, glamping). Since the campground cut juice from 11p-sunrise, I had to get along with nasal spray and Breathe-Rite strips instead of my CPAP.
First world problems in a third world country.
First world problems in a third world country.
Africa’s electricity conundrum is usually framed as a supply problem. But it is also a question of demand
Africa needs to generate more electricity
It also has to create more demand for it
econ.st
December 6, 2025 at 4:52 AM
My first trip to Kenya in 2014, I stayed in a tent on the Savannah, but the tent had electricity (ok, glamping). Since the campground cut juice from 11p-sunrise, I had to get along with nasal spray and Breathe-Rite strips instead of my CPAP.
First world problems in a third world country.
First world problems in a third world country.
In true tRump fashion, Whitehouse.gov has its own media “truth” website, which doesn’t mention NPR or PBS as “offenders” yet the organizations tiny percentage of government funding the outlets receive was stripped away. (See graphic in comments). Now, NPR is fighting back.
NPR battles Trump executive order in court
NPR was in court for a pivotal hearing arguing that the Trump administration had broken the law with its treatment of public media.
www.npr.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In true tRump fashion, Whitehouse.gov has its own media “truth” website, which doesn’t mention NPR or PBS as “offenders” yet the organizations tiny percentage of government funding the outlets receive was stripped away. (See graphic in comments). Now, NPR is fighting back.
Boo, Katie’s leaving. Good for her, bad for #stlcards fans. I wouldn’t be surprised if the NYTimes decides not to cover a rebuild on a daily basis. Hope I’m wrong.
Katie Woo: After five seasons on the St. Louis Cardinals beat, it’s time for something new
Katie Woo: After five seasons on the St. Louis Cardinals beat, it’s time for something new
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Boo, Katie’s leaving. Good for her, bad for #stlcards fans. I wouldn’t be surprised if the NYTimes decides not to cover a rebuild on a daily basis. Hope I’m wrong.
Katie Woo: After five seasons on the St. Louis Cardinals beat, it’s time for something new
Katie Woo: After five seasons on the St. Louis Cardinals beat, it’s time for something new
More than 3 weeks ago, we were wondering out loud about these attacks against “drug” boats. #Hegseth
What happens to the remains after FELOTUS blows up these alleged drug boats? Who if anyone, recovers the bodies? What happens to them? Is there any way to analyze the remains to see if indeed there were illegal drugs on board?
December 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
More than 3 weeks ago, we were wondering out loud about these attacks against “drug” boats. #Hegseth