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.
WGLT To Take Over Operations At Peoria Public Radio Station WCBU
Illinois State University and Bradley University have signed an agreement in which WGLT-FM will assume operations of WCBU-FM in Peoria starting June 1.
Live From The Coffee Hound in Bloomington!
On The 21st: On our first live show in Bloomington, we spoke to local business owners, got our weekly state politics update, and heard more about spring cycling and safety.
The 21st celebrates first anniversary by continuing to expand its northern reach
As The 21st celebrates this milestone, Illinois Public Media is excited to announce the addition of a fifth station, reaching an internal goal set by the team before the show even began broadcasting.
The 21st partners with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
The 21st—a production of Illinois Public Media airing on four public media stations across state—is excited to announce a partnership with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Beginning in May, Host and Executive Producer Niala Boodhoo will be hosting live broadcasts of the show from Medill’s downtown newsroom.