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.

Minnesota | 1-17-26 | Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip breakdown the Illini's 77-67 victory over the Golden Gophers and take l...
01/17/2026

Minnesota | 1-17-26 | Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip breakdown the Illini's 77-67 victory over the Golden Gophers and take listener phone calls.

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.

Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-17-26 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an early, abbreviated edition of Illini Pel...
01/17/2026

Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk | 1-17-26 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an early, abbreviated edition of Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/Minnesota basketball game with guests Mike Grimm (Minnesota radio play-by-play) and Jess Settles (Big Ten Network).

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.

Nate Mast, Doug Altenberger & Bill Altenberger | 1-16-26 | Joey Wright, Evan Conn and Bob Asmussen chat with Nate Mast a...
01/17/2026

Nate Mast, Doug Altenberger & Bill Altenberger | 1-16-26 | Joey Wright, Evan Conn and Bob Asmussen chat with Nate Mast about the 2000-01 Illinois men's basketball team's impact, plus Doug and Bill Altenberger ahead of the Varsity I reunion game on Jan. 17.

A daily look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make Mondays their own.

Anthony Videka & Easton Barney | 1-16-26 | Joey Wright and Matt Daniels break down the Champaign Central/Centennial boys...
01/17/2026

Anthony Videka & Easton Barney | 1-16-26 | Joey Wright and Matt Daniels break down the Champaign Central/Centennial boys' basketball rivalry chat with Cissna Park girls' basketball coach Anthony Videka and Westville boys' basketball coach Edwin Barney.

Each week of the basketball seasons, News-Gazette preps coordinator and sportswriter Colin Likas hosts an hour-long look at area high school basketball. He chats with coaches and players, while highlighting special teams and players each week.

Penny for Your Thoughts 1-16-26 | Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. JT Barnhart, President OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, e...
01/16/2026

Penny for Your Thoughts 1-16-26 | Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. JT Barnhart, President OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, explains the changes at the Urbana and Danville hospitals.

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.

Chapin Rose 1-15-26 | CW Greer with State Senator Chapin Rose discussing the newly signed energy bill.
01/16/2026

Chapin Rose 1-15-26 | CW Greer with State Senator Chapin Rose discussing the newly signed energy bill.

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

Tomorrow on Penny For Your Thoughts: Open phone lines in the first hour before OSF Sacred Heart President J.T. Barnhart ...
01/16/2026

Tomorrow on Penny For Your Thoughts: Open phone lines in the first hour before OSF Sacred Heart President J.T. Barnhart joins the show at 10 a.m.

Listen on 1400-AM, 93.9-FM, WDWS.com and inside The News-Gazette app!

Genesis Bryant | 1-15-26 | Joey Wright and Evan Conn chat with former Illini player and current Big Ten Network analyst ...
01/16/2026

Genesis Bryant | 1-15-26 | Joey Wright and Evan Conn chat with former Illini player and current Big Ten Network analyst Genesis Bryant ahead of No. 25 Illinois' road tilt at No. 8 Michigan.

A daily look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make Mondays their own.

News-Gazette Radio 1-15-26 | Former Illini player and coach Rob Judson, UI prof Pete Shungu and Cardinals broadcaster Ch...
01/15/2026

News-Gazette Radio 1-15-26 | Former Illini player and coach Rob Judson, UI prof Pete Shungu and Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray — as well as The News-Gazette's Kesiah Musick, Jen Bailey and Joe Vozzelli — entertain during Thursday's episode of News-Gazette Radio.

A fast-paced hour with News-Gazette editor Jeff D'Alessio and VP Jim Rossow, looking at those who make news and cover it in east central Illinois.

Tonight on SportsTalk: Former   and current Big Ten Network analyst Genesis Bryant joins the program, which leads direct...
01/15/2026

Tonight on SportsTalk: Former and current Big Ten Network analyst Genesis Bryant joins the program, which leads directly into Fighting Illini Women's Basketball coverage at 6 p.m.

Join us on 1400-AM, 93.9-FM, WDWS.com and inside The News-Gazette app!

Penny for Your Thoughts | Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Kathy Salvi, Chair of the Illinois Republican Party, is a guest in...
01/15/2026

Penny for Your Thoughts | Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Kathy Salvi, Chair of the Illinois Republican Party, is a guest in the first hour.

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.

Busey Money Talk 1-15-26 | Busey Money Talk. Mark Wisniewski and Arron Sutton, from Busey Wealth Management, look at the...
01/15/2026

Busey Money Talk 1-15-26 | Busey Money Talk. Mark Wisniewski and Arron Sutton, from Busey Wealth Management, look at the current markets. Jason Holdren, discusses the current mortgage market.

Broadcast on the third Thursday of each month, this program covers the stock market, investing, retirement and beyond.

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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.