NPR member stations around the country voted to elect WGLT general manager R.C. McBride to the NPR Board of Directors. McBride will serve a three-year term beginning in November. McBride is a 30-year radio industry veteran spending the last six years as the general manager of WGLT. Under his leadership the station expanded local news
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Candidate debate for 91st House District from WGLT, WCBU
Upcoming debates will feature the races for Illinois’ 91st House District and Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
The Onyx Connect expands efforts to link students of color with positive stories and resources
Over the past four years, The Onyx Connect has flourished into a prominent registered student organization (RSO), growing from a staff of two to more than 20 reporters, photographers, graphic designers, and marketers.
Dr. Kenneth Harris has radio in his blood, thanks to the School of Communication
Dr. Kenneth Harris Jr. ’84 is an alumnus who has excelled in broadcasting since graduating from Illinois State University and the School of Communication with his Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication.
WCBU earns Best Station, Digital Presence statewide awards
WCBU, the National Public Radio (NPR) member-station in Peoria operated by Illinois State University, has earned first-place honors in the Illinois News Broadcasters Association contest.
WGLT earns 2 national PMJA awards for ‘Living Black’ series, COVID-19 reporting
WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s NPR member-station, has earned two national awards from the Public Media Journalists Association.
Vidette looks to future of journalism with learning lab revamp
The Vidette will begin the fall 2021 semester headed in a new direction after a reorganization that will better prepare students for the journalism of the future.
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe, Scott Detrow to headline WGLT’s Radio Faces virtual event
WGLT will bring Radio Faces to attendees from the comfort of their homes.
WGLT to host debates for Bloomington, Normal mayoral candidates
WGLT and three community partners will host two live debates in March featuring the candidates running for mayor in Bloomington and Normal.
WGLT earns 2 national awards from Public Media Journalists Association
The Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) has recognized WGLT’s newsroom with two national awards for its investigative reporting and morning newscast.