WILL Press Room
Associated Press News Awards
Friday, March 21, 2008
WILL-AM 580 News was named the “Outstanding News Operation” in the downstate radio division of the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Journalism Excellence Contest. WILL-AM 580 News also picked up four other awards, including second place in the Best Newscast and Best Newswriter categories.
In other awards, news director Tom Rogers and reporters Jim Meadows and Jeff Bossert placed second in the Best Series/Documentary category for their World War II: Central Illinois Stories series. Rogers placed second in the Best Light Feature category for his story on the POW camp in Hoopeston during World War II.
“I’m humbled and honored that Associated Press judges regarded our work as among the best in the state,” Rogers said. “It’s a testament to Jim Meadows, Jeff Bossert and other AM 580 reporters who work tirelessly to tell the stories of east-central Illinois plainly, accurately and innovatively.” The awards will be presented at the Illinois News Broadcasters Association convention in Springfield on April 19.
To listen to the winning stories, visit the WILL Web site.
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Contact:
Mary Barrineau
Public Information Coordinator
WILL AM-FM-TV
(217) 333-1070