WILL Press Room
WILL-AM “Outstanding News Operation”
Monday, April 20, 2009
WILL-AM 580 News was named the “Outstanding News Operation” for the second year in a row in the downstate radio division of the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Journalism Excellence Contest. WILL-AM 580 news director Tom Rogers also won first place in the Best Newswriting category.
“For the second year, I’m humbled by this award,” Rogers said. “Judges in other states who award Associated Press honors are also journalists, so it’s gratifying that they recognize the good work that Jim Meadows and Jeff Bossert do, and the importance that AM 580 as a whole places on being a credible source of news in the communities we serve.”
The awards will be presented at the Illinois News Broadcasters Association convention at the I Hotel in Champaign on April 25.