Illinois Public Media’s Reel Midwest receives nomination for IDA Documentary Award
Illinois Public Media’s curated independent film series Reel Midwest is nominated for “Best Curated Series” in the upcoming 36th Annual IDA Documentary Awards.
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Illinois Public Media’s feature film Illinois Country wins two Mid-America EMMY® Awards
The 2020 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards awarded the Illinois Country team with outstanding work in “Documentary - Cultural” for the film as a whole and “Musical Composition/Arrangement” for its original song "Backroads."
Illinois Public Media receives four Mid-America EMMY® nominations
Illinois Public Media has received four nominations for the 2020 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards.
Illinois Public Media co-hosts debate for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
Illinois Public Media, WCIA-TV Channel 3, and the League of Women Voters of Champaign County will host an Illinois 13th Congressional District debate between Republican incumbent Rodney Davis and Democrat challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan on Monday, October 5 in the WCIA studios, located in Champaign, Illinois.
Two independent films presented by Illinois Public Media featured in 2020 PBS Short Film Festival
Illinois Public Media is proud to partner with PBS for the 9th Annual PBS Short Film Festival, coming to PBS and WILL digital platforms July 13-24, 2020. This year, the festival features 25 short-form independent films presented in five categories: culture, environment, family, humanity, and race.
Illinois Public Media stands in support of the Black Lives Matter movement
Illinois Public Media released the following statement on June 8, 2020.
Illinois Public Media wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
An Illinois Newsroom series uncovering some of the barriers formerly and currently incarcerated individuals when it comes to education has won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best News Series.
Illinois Public Media expanding education efforts to better serve teachers and families during COVID-19 outbreak
This effort to better serve teachers and parents includes a number of educational offerings across multiple platforms, supporting at-home learning for students ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade.
Brian Mackey joins Illinois Public Media as the Host/Producer of The 21st
Brian Mackey joins Illinois Public Media as the new host/producer of The 21st—our statewide talk show’s focusing on Illinois people and topics.
Reginald Hardwick joins Illinois Public Media as News and Public Affairs Director
Hardwick joins Illinois Public Media after three years at WKAR public media in Michigan.