NewsTalk 1400 WDWS

NewsTalk 1400 WDWS East Central Illinois' source for the best in local news, weather and sports. Your flagship home fo Your flagship home for University of Illinois athletics.

Web: www.wdws.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/wdws1400 E-mail: [email protected] Main phone: 217-351-5300 Studio phone: 217-356-9397 Cassel Heating and Cooling text line: 217-351-5357. Mentions or likes of other groups of this page are not endorsements. Questions or comments about our social media pages and websites can be directed to the general manager.

Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 11-29-25 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Dave Eanet (Northwestern radio...
11/29/2025

Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 11-29-25 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Dave Eanet (Northwestern radio play-by-play), Adam Rittenberg (espn.com), Will Leitch (national columnist), Matt Daniels (News-Gazette sports editor) and Kendall Gill (former Illini basketball great).

It's downstate Illinois' longest running sports radio program. Hosts Steve Kelly and Loren Tate have in-depth conversations about Illini athletics and beyond with notable guests.

Prairie Gardens Plant Experts Live | 11-29-25 | Tamera McDaniel and the team of plant experts take your calls and texts ...
11/29/2025

Prairie Gardens Plant Experts Live | 11-29-25 | Tamera McDaniel and the team of plant experts take your calls and texts on using snow as insulation and as a moisture source, Grinch ornaments, indoor trees, fall bulb planting, outdoor lighting, and pruning a Philodendron.

Host Tamera McDaniel and the team of plant experts from Prairie Gardens in Champaign provide tips, tricks, and tools for gardeners of all types, airing live at the Prairie Gardens store in Champaign. They welcome listeners' calls and texts with gardening

Uconn | 11-28-25 | Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip review the Illini’s 74-61 loss to UConn and take listener calls and texts.
11/28/2025

Uconn | 11-28-25 | Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip review the Illini’s 74-61 loss to UConn and take listener calls and texts.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

Hour 2 | Scott Richey | 11-26-25 | In hour #2, Steve Kelly and Loren Tate welcome with News-Gazette sportswriter Scott ...
11/26/2025

Hour 2 | Scott Richey | 11-26-25 | In hour #2, Steve Kelly and Loren Tate welcome with News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey to the studio to preview the Illinois/UConn basketball game on Friday.

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

Hour 1 | Steve Greenberg | 11-26-25 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate check in with Mike Koon at State Farm Center ahead of t...
11/26/2025

Hour 1 | Steve Greenberg | 11-26-25 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate check in with Mike Koon at State Farm Center ahead of the Illini women’s basketball game with Western Kentucky, then talk to Steve Greenberg from the Chicago Sun Times on the Chicago Bears.

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

John Farney, Champaign County Board 11-26-25 | CW Greer discusses Champaign County Board business with board member John...
11/26/2025

John Farney, Champaign County Board 11-26-25 | CW Greer discusses Champaign County Board business with board member John Farney.

Dave Gentry and CW Greer talk with local news makers and influential members of the Champaign-Urbana community each weekday morning.

Penny for Your Thoughts 11-26-25 | Scott Beatty hosts Penny for Your Thoughts. Scott welcomes Kevin Lambert to the CIMG...
11/26/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 11-26-25 | Scott Beatty hosts Penny for Your Thoughts. Scott welcomes Kevin Lambert to the CIMG family. Natalie Brand from CBS News discusses the pending Ukraine-Russia peace agreement. Jeff D’Alessio, editor of The News-Gazette, previews upcoming editions. Larry Fredrickson discusses the 2026 One Winter Night with Melissa Courtwright and Cedar King from C-U at Home.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

Hour 2 | Robert Rosenthal | 11-25-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn chat Illinois football with Robert Rosenthal (IlliniBo...
11/26/2025

Hour 2 | Robert Rosenthal | 11-25-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn chat Illinois football with Robert Rosenthal (IlliniBoard.com). |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

Hour 1 | Nick Quartaro, Bob Asmussen | 11-25-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn welcome Nick Quartaro for "Coach Q&A." Then...
11/26/2025

Hour 1 | Nick Quartaro, Bob Asmussen | 11-25-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn welcome Nick Quartaro for "Coach Q&A." Then they get The World According to Bob Asmussen. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

Penny for Your Thoughts 11-25-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts a one-hour Penny open line.
11/25/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 11-25-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts a one-hour Penny open line.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

UTRGV | 11-24-2025 | #13 Illinois takes care of business at home against UT-Rio Grande Valley, winning 87-74 and improv...
11/25/2025

UTRGV | 11-24-2025 | #13 Illinois takes care of business at home against UT-Rio Grande Valley, winning 87-74 and improving to 6-1 on the season. |

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

Hour 1 | Chris Tamas | 11-24-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn look at the weekend in Illini sports and chat with Illlinoi...
11/25/2025

Hour 1 | Chris Tamas | 11-24-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn look at the weekend in Illini sports and chat with Illlinois volleyball coach Chris Tamas. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

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East Central Illinois' source for the best in local news, weather and sports. Your flagship home for University of Illinois athletics. Web: www.wdws.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/wdws1400 E-mail: [email protected] Main phone: 217-351-5300 Studio phone: 217-356-9397 Cassel Heating and Cooling text line: 217-351-5357. Mentions or likes of other groups of this page are not endorsements. Questions or comments about our social media pages and websites can be directed to Tim Ditman.