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.

Jim Rossow from The News-Gazettte | CW Greer and Scott Beatty with Jim Rossow from The News-Gazette to preview the weeke...
10/10/2025

Jim Rossow from The News-Gazettte | CW Greer and Scott Beatty with Jim Rossow from The News-Gazette to preview the weekend edition.

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 10-10-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts Illini Friday getting ready for the Illinois vs Ohio State game....
10/10/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 10-10-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts Illini Friday getting ready for the Illinois vs Ohio State game. Kent Brown and Derrick Burson from the DIA, along with Barry Houser from The Marching Illini start the show, then former Illini football coach Ron Turner joins Brian to preview Hall of Fame weekend on campus. Former Illini quarterback John Paddock looks at preparations for the OSU game.

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 | Bob Asmussen | 10-9-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn and enter The World According to Bob Asmussen. |
10/09/2025

Hour 2 | Bob Asmussen | 10-9-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn and enter 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

Hour 1 | Mike Pearson, Nick Quartaro | 10-9-25 | Scott Beatty and Loren Tate host and welcome Illini historian Mike Pear...
10/09/2025

Hour 1 | Mike Pearson, Nick Quartaro | 10-9-25 | Scott Beatty and Loren Tate host and welcome Illini historian Mike Pearson and college football analyst NIck Quartaro. |

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

Chapin Rose 10-9-25 | CW Greer with State Senator Chapin Rose, discussing Illinois energy policy and transit funding for...
10/09/2025

Chapin Rose 10-9-25 | CW Greer with State Senator Chapin Rose, discussing Illinois energy policy and transit funding for the Chicago area with a proposed $1.50 delivery tax on all of Illinois.

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 10-9-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. The program starts with open line time, then a conversati...
10/09/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 10-9-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. The program starts with open line time, then a conversation with CBS military analyst, Jeff McCausland, on the Gaza peace agreement. Former Illini coach Theresa Grentz joins Brian to discuss her career and induction into the Illinois Hall of Fame.

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 | Scott Richey, Mike Small | 10-8-25 | In hour #2, Steve Kelly and Loren Tate check-in with News-Gazette sportsw...
10/08/2025

Hour 2 | Scott Richey, Mike Small | 10-8-25 | In hour #2, Steve Kelly and Loren Tate check-in with News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey live from Chicago to talk Illini basketball, then catch up with Illini golf coach Mike Small.

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 | Paul Keels | 10-8-25 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate look ahead to the Ohio State football game this weekend with ...
10/08/2025

Hour 1 | Paul Keels | 10-8-25 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate look ahead to the Ohio State football game this weekend with OSU’s play-by-play announcer, Paul Keels.

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

Mike Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer 10-8-25 | CW Greer with Illinois State Treasurer, Mike Frerichs.
10/08/2025

Mike Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer 10-8-25 | CW Greer with Illinois State Treasurer, Mike Frerichs.

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 10-8-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts Justice Robert Steigmann for a two-hour Penny open line.
10/08/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 10-8-25 | Brian Barnhart hosts Justice Robert Steigmann for a two-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.

Hour 2 | Robert Rosenthal | 10-7-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host and talk Illinois football with Robert Rosenthal (...
10/08/2025

Hour 2 | Robert Rosenthal | 10-7-25 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host and talk 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 | Michael Massey | 10-7-25 | Former Illini baseball player and current Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael ...
10/08/2025

Hour 1 | Michael Massey | 10-7-25 | Former Illini baseball player and current Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey joins Scott Beatty and Evan Conn. |

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.