Royal Redbird wins a World Series ring

Michael Bucek with trophies

When the Kansas City Royals ended a 30-year drought last November by beating the New York Mets in the World Series, the victory was extra special for one Redbird alum.

Young alum hosts own morning show on Chicago radio

Zach (Remy) Hoesly

This year Illinois State alum Zach “Remy” Hoesly and his on-air partner, Mason, got the promotion of a lifetime—the opportunity to host their own morning show on a new Chicago country station.