Illinois Public Media wins three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Illinois Public Media has won three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Illinois Newsroom’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and overall coverage of Illinois people and issues.
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New Uni High documentary focuses on the experiences of local immigrants and advocates for immigration rights
Immigrants’ Journeys: Challenges and Opportunities in Champaign-Urbana—the latest public radio documentary to be produced from a long-standing partnership between Illinois Public Media and the University of Illinois Laboratory High School (Uni High)—premieres April 23 on WILL-AM 580.
Illinois Public Media stands in solidarity with the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities
Illinois Public Media released the following statement on March 27, 2021.
Illinois Public Media seeks independent films for PBS Short Film Festival
Illinois Public Media is seeking short films from local filmmakers for inclusion in the 2021 PBS Short Film Festival. Submissions are due by February 23.
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.
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.