The Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association has honored GLT for journalistic excellence with seven awards, including individual staff honors and stationwide recognition for Outstanding News Operation.
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WGLT nominated for ISU Civic Engagement Award
WGLT is nominating its series of 2018–2019 Community Conversations and Election Forums for consideration of the Civic Engagement: Unit Award.
Next WGLT Community Conversation Focuses on youth mental health
WGLT, Illinois State University’s NPR station, will convene a panel of experts February 12 to discuss the most pressing youth mental health needs in Bloomington-Normal.
WGLT to host forums For Bloomington, Normal council candidates
WGLT, Illinois State University’s NPR station, will team up with the League of Women Voters of McLean County for two candidate forums to inform voters ahead of the April 2 election.
WGLT announces Hall of Fame, 2018 inaugural class
New in 2018, WGLT launched a Hall of Fame to recognize those who have made contributions integral to WGLT’s ongoing excellence in public service to the Illinois State University, Bloomington-Normal, and McLean County communities.
WGLT to host candidate forums, debates for midterm election
WGLT, Illinois State University’s NPR station, is teaming up with various community partners to host four candidate forums and debates this month to inform voters ahead of the November 6 election. Civic engagement is a core value at Illinois State University. GLT is supporting that value through its series of events featuring local, state, and
From WGLT late night host to NPR producer
School of Communication alumnus Danny Hajek ‘11 went from a rookie late-night jazz announcer on WGLT, the NPR station at Illinois State, to producing for NPR in Culver City, California.
GLT Community Conversation: Local journalism in the era of fake news, August 8
Join us for a GLT Community Conversation on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, about what how we consume local news, and how reporters, editors, and producers make decisions about what to cover in Bloomington-Normal.
GLT adds 2 reporters to award-winning newsroom
GLT’s award-winning newsroom will add two new reporters this summer, strengthening its local coverage and its partnership with Illinois State University.
Laura Kennedy brings down the curtain on GLT career
Laura Kennedy, the one-time classical and jazz music host who turned into one of GLT’s best storytellers, will retire later this month.