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Willis Kern

@wekern.bsky.social

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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.

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Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 7h

Powerful truth from Elexis Wilson Thomas via the Bloomington, IL Pantagraph. #WWJD

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 20h

Most of the time we were in Rio Nuevo, Jamaica last Feb during Bob Marley’s birthday week, it was too windy for the short boat ride out to the Couples Tower Isle Nude Beach. Seems like the area is about to be hit by #HurricaneMelissa. I hope the island is spared significant damage from the storm.

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 1d

This is just awful. I share very few political beliefs with Darren Bailey. I’ve never met him or interviewed him. But my heart breaks for him and his family. So sad.

Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren killed in Montana helicopter accident

The son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren of Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey were killed in a helicopter accident, his campaign said.

abc7chicago.com

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Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 2d

One of the great things about YouTube is the reaction video. This is among the best. Although he clearly is restraining himself, watch how Nick is blown away by this performance. As I’ve said before, it’s the most beautiful duet I’ve ever heard.

She Used To Be Mine (ft. Rufus Wainwright) | Pro Singer Reacts

YouTube video by Nick Higgs The Singer

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Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 5d

That’s a big peacock! #Peacock #BigSaturday

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Tatiana Walk-Morris @tatiwm.bsky.social · 8d

Do I think it's unconstitutional to impose these new restrictions on reporters to participate in Pentagon press briefings? Yes.

Do I think those briefings are full of highly deceptive spin that we can do without? Also yes.

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 9d

Statement released by the Pentagon Press Association.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 9d

The Daily Show’s Statement Regarding New Pentagon Press Restrictions

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Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 8d

We arrived in Sacramento on our “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” trip. My U of Illinois grad wife picked the orange vehicle in spot “I11”. #FightingIllini #Illinois

There was no 1N1 spot next to it. 😆

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 8d

Some snow in the Sierra Nevadas today shrouding I-80 and Donner Pass road today. #Amtrak #CaliforniaZephyr

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 10d

Taking a trip from Chicago to Sacramento on #Amtrak #CaliforniaZephyr to our niece’s wedding. Coors Field, Winter Park.

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 13d

I knew when Flaherty entered the game in the 13th inning the Tigers would be ok. He wasn’t pinch running. Am I right #stlcards fans? #ALDS

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 13d

It’s not.

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 13d

Good question. I think we all know the answer.

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Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 14d

I’m guessing FELOTUS can’t figure out if Norway or Sweden is responsible for him losing out, so he’ll slam 80% tariffs on both of them!

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 14d

Aww sad news of the passing of Loyola’s Sister Jean. She just retired two weeks ago at age 106.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola University Chicago icon, dies at 106

Jean Doloroes Bertha Schmidt, best known to college basketball fans as Sister Jean of Loyola University Chicago, has died, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. She was 106 years old.

sports.yahoo.com

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 14d

I was kind of hoping the second replay review on Kelly would have been overturned. Because, in one at bat, he would’ve homered, grounded out, and singled! #Cubs #NLDS

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 15d

My guess is his role as manager of Puerto Rico in the 2026 WBC could be a factor in any agreement Molina could reach with the #stlcards.

fox2now.com

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 15d

Former #Redsox star and current Lee County, FL commissioner Mike Greenwell passes away after battling thyroid cancer.

Former Red Sox player, Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell passes away Thursday

Greenwell had been battling medullary thyroid cancer, which prevented him from physically attending public meetings.

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 15d

Too bad, so sad. #Yankees #ALDS #BlueJays #MLBPostseason #DryyyyySpell

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 16d

That’s PCA—Pete Catches Anything!

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 16d

He’s a paint shop color quality guy—who is color blind! #Jeopardy

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Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 17d

Here’s a brilliant take on secession with the script flipped. @davidpakman.bsky.social writes blue states could passive aggressively throw up their hands. It’s based on the dispersal of federal funds to states.

A SOFT SECESSION to END Trump’s administration

YouTube video by David Pakman Show

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Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 18d

Uhm, a Tiger lefty wearing #29 striking out 14 batters in a postseason game? Is he like Lolich and Gibson combined?

Willis Kern @wekern.bsky.social · 19d

What will people talk about the day you die? Jane Goodall had the best answer to that question. #JaneGoodall

A Message From Dr. Jane Goodall | Famous Last Words | Netflix

YouTube video by Netflix

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