RADIO FINALISTS
*Finalists for Radio Play-by-Play and Community Service will be released soon. Best Radio Non-Humorous Commercial
Chicago Market Radio MeTV-FM Entry: American Science and Surplus Credits: Bill Cochran, Jon Hansen
Medium Market Radio Neuhoff Media Bloomington Entry: Brad Barker Honda "Oh The Places You'll Go" Credits: Jonny Kaufmann, Adam Hawkins
Medium Market Radio WCIL/WOOZ/WJPF/WXLT/WUEZ Entry: Primo's Pizza Credits: Matt Linsin
Medium Market Radio WBGZ Entry: Smart Choice Old Man Credits: Nick Darr
Small Market Radio WALS-FM (Mendota Broadcasting) Entry: Streator Lawn and Garden - 30 Second - James Czarnik Credits: James Czarnik
Small Market Radio WGIL/WAAG/WLSR/WKAY Entry: Community National Bank "Emergency" Credits: Amanda Balser, Eric Hanson
Best Radio Humorous Commercial
Medium Market Radio WCIL/WOOZ/WJPF/WXLT/WUEZ Entry: Tombstone Gun Range - Prescription TGRT Credits: Kent Zimmer
Medium Market Radio WVZA Entry: Adams Shoe Store-Searching For the Right Boot Credits: Gavin Murphy, Wes Bennett
Small Market Radio Studstill Media Entry: Shakers Lounge Credits: Steve Pulaski, Christy Wilson
Small Market Radio WGIL/WAAG/WLSR/WKAY Entry: Lambasio Plumbing and Heating "Holiday Disaster" Credits: Amanda Balser, Eric Hanson
Best Radio Station Self-promotion
Chicago Market Radio none Entry: Credits:
Chicago Market Radio WLS-AM/FM Entry: CHICAGO'S NEWS AND TALK Credits: Jude Corbett, Peter Bolger
Medium Market Radio Cap Radio Group Entry: WLFZ-Dave Daniels Best Credits: Dave Daniels
Medium Market Radio WVZA Entry: 92.7 VZA DJ Election Ads Credits: Gavin Murphy, Kellee Lipe
Small Market Radio WGIL/WAAG/WLSR/WKAY Entry: LASER "Christmas with the Benjamins" Credits: Chris LaGrow
Small Market Radio WGIL/WAAG/WLSR/WKAY Entry: FM95 "Pub Crawl Pinches" Credits: Eric Hanson
Best Radio Light Feature
Chicago Market Radio MeTV-FM Entry: The Stories Behind the Songs Credits: Bill Cochran
Chicago Market Radio WGN-AM Radio Entry: The Renaissance of Chicago's Pullman Neighborhood Credits: Steve Grzanich, Bennett Wakenight
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: Local Man Recounts Coincidental Encounter With George H.W. Bush in Wake of Presidential Passing Credits: Tyler Bachman
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: Rush-Copley Hospital Honors Little Rock-Fox Fire Dept. Paramedics Credits: Jim Wyman
Small Market Radio WDAN Entry: A Hot Air Surprise Credits: Bill Pickett
Small Market Radio WRMJ Entry: Where is Haddonfield, Illinois Credits: James Taylor
Best Radio Series or Documentary
Medium Market Radio WQNA Entry: SILENT KILLER: THE BATTLE AGAINST COLON CANCER Credits: LARRY CORLEY
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: WSPY's Mark Harrington Looks at School Bus Safety Following Indiana Fatal Bus Crash Credits: Mark Harrington Small Market Radio WDAN Entry: MLK March Credits: Bill Pickett
Small Market Radio WDNL Entry: March Forth Moments Credits: Mike Hulvey, Michelle Campbell, Tom Barnes
Best Radio Local Broadcast Team
Chicago Market Radio iHeart Media Chicago Entry: WGCI Morning Show - Best Broadcast Team Credits: Leon Rogers, Kendra G, Kyle Santillian , Ryan Lee, Johnnie D
Chicago Market Radio WGN-AM Radio Entry: The Bill & Wendy Show Credits: Wendy Snyder, Bill Leff, Jasmine Cooper
Medium Market Radio Cap Radio Group Entry: WYMG-Lynch and Lara Credits: Lynch , Lara
Medium Market Radio Cap Radio Group Entry: WDBR-Julie and DJ Blake Credits: Julie , Blake
Small Market Radio WDNL Entry: Tommy & Maggie in the Morning Credits: Tom Barnes, Maggie Brown
Small Market Radio WGIL/WAAG/WLSR/WKAY Entry: "Galesburg's Morning News with Tom Meredith, Tyler Gumm and Nick Ischer" Credits: Tom Meredith, Tyler Gumm, Nick Ischer
Best Radio Spot News Coverage
Medium Market Radio Cap Radio Group Entry: WTAX-Lockdown Credits: Dave Dahl
Medium Market Radio WFMB Entry: Taylorville Tornado Live Coverage Credits: Josh Roberts, Shawn Balint, Bob Tobin
Small Market Radio WLBK/WCSJ Entry: WLBK--1st Street Standoff--Scott Zak Credits: Scott Zak
Small Market Radio WTIM Entry: WTIM Tornado Coverage, Lives Saved Credits: Kami Payne, Randy Miller, WTIM News Team
Best Hard News Story
Chicago Market Radio WLS-AM/FM Entry: Van Dyke Verdict Credits: Jennifer Keiper, John Dempsey, Bill Cameron
Chicago Market Radio WVON Entry: Dan Ryan Shutdown Credits: Annette Flournoy
Medium Market Radio Cap Radio Group Entry: WTAX-Hospital Credits: Dave Dahl
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: Kendall County Set to Join Opioid Lawsuit Credits: Jim Wyman
Small Market Radio WDAN Entry: Searching For Peace Credits: Bill Pickett
Small Market Radio WGIL/WAAG/WLSR/WKAY Entry: "Griffith Super Pac" Credits: Cameron Line
Best Local Radio Newscast
Chicago Market Radio WBBM Entry: 4 p.m. newscast, Oct. 5, 2018 Credits: Kris Kridel, Keith Johnson, Mike Krauser, Steve Miller, Geoff Dankert, WBBM Newsradio staff
Chicago Market Radio WGN-AM Radio Entry: WGN Radio Newscast Credits: Judy Pielach
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: Kathryn Bloch Newscast Credits: Kathryn Bloch
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: Tyler Bachman Silver Dome Newscast 2018 Credits: Tyler Bachman
Small Market Radio WQRL Entry: WQRL Barry Wright Newscast 730 AM 5-31-18 Credits: Barry Wright
Small Market Radio WRMJ Entry: Western Illinois Today News June 13, 2018 Credits: James Taylor
Best Radio PSA for Local Charity/Cause
Chicago Market Radio MeTV-FM Entry: Chicago Fire Department Credits: Chris Cangilla, Bill Cochran, Walter Schroeder
Medium Market Radio Cap Radio Group Entry: WLFZ-Dave Daniels Best Credits: Dave Dahl
Medium Market Radio WCIL/WOOZ/WJPF/WXLT/WUEZ Entry: The Last Thing Dad Needs Credits: Matt Linsin
Small Market Radio WDAN Entry: 'Mental Health' / Vermilion County Mental Health 708 Board Credits: Linda Bolton
Small Market Radio WDAN Entry: Project Ignition - Drive Safe To Arrive Safe Credits: Tom Barnes, Lori Woods, Maggie Brown
Best Radio Station Use of Non-Broadcast Media
Chicago Market Radio WGN-AM Radio Entry: The Mincing Rascals Credits: John Williams, Steve Bertrand, Patti Vasquez, Scott Stantis, Elif Geris
Medium Market Radio Cap Radio Group Entry: WDBR- Credits: WDBR Staff
Medium Market Radio WFMB Entry: Santa Suprise 2018 Credits: Shauna Evans, Josh Roberts, Heather Anderson
Small Market Radio WLBK/WCSJ Entry: WCSJ's Web Presence Forges New Vistas in Journalism Credits: Doug Nelson, Justin Ritz, Patrick Barrins
Small Market Radio WMIX Entry: @wmixsports Credits: Christopher Hugo, Jake Linder, Danny Czerwinski, Kyle Norris, Doug Dunahee
Best Radio News Reporter
Chicago Market Radio WBBM Entry: Lisa Fielding 2018 Credits: Lisa Fielding
Chicago Market Radio WGN-AM Radio Entry: Ryan Burrow Credits: Ryan Burrow
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: Yorkville Police Sgt. Terminated After Investigation Into Police Misconduct Case Credits: Tyler Bachman
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: 'Humans of Oswego' Project Spotlights Everyday Citizens, Village Politicians and Local Business Owners Credits: Kathryn Bloch
Small Market Radio WCMY Entry: Ethan Kruger - Best Reporter Submission Credits: Ethan Kruger
Small Market Radio WLBK/WCSJ Entry: WCSJ--Best News Reporter--Justin Ritz Credits: Justin Ritz
Best Sportscaster
Chicago Market Radio WGN-AM Radio Entry: Dave Eanet Credits: Dave Eanet
Medium Market Radio WSOY-AM Entry: Aric Lee Sportscaster Credits: Aric Lee
Medium Market Radio WSPY Entry: WSPY--Teck and Beebe, Saturday Sports Show Credits: Jim Teckenbrock
Small Market Radio WDAN Entry: Eric Loy Credits: Eric Loy
Small Market Radio WRMJ Entry: James Taylor
Best Radio Personality
Chicago Market Radio WGN-AM Radio Entry: Nick Digilio - The Nick Digilio Show Credits: Nick Digilio, Dan Sugrue
Medium Market Radio WXAJ Entry: The Morning MIX with Bondsy Credits: Bondsy
Medium Market Radio WXAJ Entry: The Midday MIX with Taylor Credits: Taylor Brown
Small Market Radio WDNL Entry: Tommy B's Big Show Credits: Tom Barnes
Small Market Radio WMIX Entry: Doug. Credits: Doug Dunahee
TV FINALISTS
*Best community service to be announced soon
Best TV Single Commercial
Chicago Market TV WCIU-Weigel Entry: 1st American Investigations Credits: Jim Roche, Charles Alling, Addy Biggs
Medium Market TV WEEK Creative Entry: Peoria Riverfront Museum: Mythical Creatures Credits: Jeff Bennett
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Olympic Tavern (Catch Your Breath) Credits: Robert Burke
Best TV Station Self-Promotion
Chicago Market TV WCIU-Weigel Entry: MeTV FM Listeners Credits: Bill Cochran, Patrick Madden, Christopher Kemnic
Chicago Market TV WGN-TV Entry: WGN-TV Tom Skilling Anniversary T-2 Chicago Credits: Andrew Lennie, Tom Vodick
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Friday Night Football (Rise Up) Credits: Kyle Yonkers
MMedium Market TV WREX Entry: 13 Investigates Credits: Kyle Yonkers
Best TV Use of Graphic Design
Chicago Market TV WGN-TV Entry: WGN-TV New Sports Look T-3 Chicago Credits: Bernard Ong, Sergey Zharkiy, Kristi Stone
Chicago Market TV WGN-TV Entry: WGN-TV Thanksgiving Parade T-3 Chicago Credits: Kristi Stone, Bernard Ong
Best TV Use of Graphic Design
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Axberg Superheroes Credits:
Medium Market TV WEEK Creative Entry: 25 News: Hidden Warnings Credits: Tom Pokarney
Best TV Light Feature
Medium Market TV KFVS Entry: The Art of Winning Credits: Carly O'Keefe, Don Frazier
Medium Market TV WHBF Entry: Rural Maquoketa farm draws in thousands of people each year Credits: Tahera Rahman
Best Local Program- Series- or Documentary
Chicago Market TV WGN-TV Entry: WGN-TV Backstory with Larry Potash T-5 Chicago Credits: Larry Potash, Mike D'Angelo, Andrew Lennie
Chicago Market TV WMAQ-TV Entry: Deadly Pursuit: The Mysterious Flight of Taylor Clark Credits: Staff, NBC5 Investigates , Staff, Telemundo Chicago Investiga
Medium Market TV WHBF Entry: Down on the Pharm Credits: Mike Mickle, Harry Walker
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Stories from Survivors Credits: Staff
Best TV Investigative Report
Chicago Market TV WFLD Entry: Fighting for Dental Care Credits: Natalie Bomke, D Gresham, Mike Wojcik
Chicago Market TV WLS-TV Entry: I-Team: Catholic Crisis Coverage Credits: Staff edium Market TV WGEM Entry: Dangerous Rentals Credits: Drew Brown
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Contaminated: A family's loss and their fight for answers Credits: Kristin Crowley, Kurtis Lawler, Josh Morgan
Best TV Sports Story
Medium Market TV KHQA Entry: A Chance Beats Cancer Credits: David Amelotti
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: One Arm, One Love Credits:
Best TV Spot News Coverage
Chicago Market TV WLS-TV Entry: Mercy Hospital Shooting Credits: Staff
Chicago Market TV WLS-TV Entry: Plane Lands on Lake Shore Drive Credits: Staff
Medium Market TV WSIL Entry: Williamson County Tornado Credits: WSIL News Team
Medium Market TV WSIL Entry: Marshall County Shooting Credits: WSIL News Team
Best TV Hard News Story
Chicago Market TV WBBM-TV Entry: You Look Good for a Dead Man Credits: Jeremy Ross , DeAndra Taylor , Maggie Huynh
Chicago Market TV WMAQ-TV Entry: You, Too: The Public Cost of Sex Harassment Credits: Staff, NBC5 Investigates , Staff, Telemundo Chicago Investiga , Staff, The Better Government Association
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Pedestrian Problems Credits: Kurtis Lawler, Kristin Crowley
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Avoiding Tragedy Credits: Taylor Utzig, Josh Morgan
Best TV Newscast
Chicago Market TV WLS-TV Entry: 10p 2/13/2018 Credits: Staff
Chicago Market TV WMAQ-TV Entry: The Aftermath from the Mercy Hospital Shooting Credits: NBC 5 News Team
Medium Market TV WCIA Entry: WCIA 3 News at 6pm Credits: Scott Andresen, WCIA 3 News
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: 13 News at 6 - December 18, 2018 Credits: Staff
Best TV PSA
Chicago Market TV WCIU-Weigel Entry: Catch Your Breath - Respiratory Health Association Credits: Chris Cangilla, Charles Alling, Brady Hyde, Stephen Sukowaty, Bill Cochran, Erica Krutsch
Medium Market TV KFVS Entry: Melaina's Golf Tournament Credits: Dan Timpe, Jeff Cunningham
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Stuff the Bus Credits: Kyle Yonkers, Robert Burke
Best Use of Non-Broadcast Media
Chicago Market TV WLS-TV Entry: Vote 2018 Digital Election Special Credits: Staff
Chicago Market TV WMAQ-TV Entry: Survivors Project Credits: Marion Brooks, Lisa Balde, Rich Moy, Alexandria Fisher, Nathan Halder, Julio Martinez
Medium Market TV KFVS Entry: Two Lives of Timothy Krajcir Credits:
Medium Market TV WMBD Entry: Facebook Live Extended Election Coverage Credits: Shaun Newell, Jaymee Toler, Morgan McHugh, Kevin Schwaller, Rob Kalbfus, WMBD Staff
Best Multicultural Reach
Chicago Market TV WCIU-Weigel Entry: Catan Pisco Credits: Diana Gutierrez, Jaime Perez
Chicago Market TV WLS TV Entry: Unity in Community Credits: Roz Varon, Joseph Imbrogno, Irit Nayden, Sara Janz
Best TV Reporter
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Taylor Utzig Credits: Taylor Utzig
Medium Market TV WSIL Entry: Roni Leforge Credits: Roni Leforge
Best TV Sportscaster
Medium Market TV WGEM Entry: WGEM Sports Director Tony Cornish, Jr. Credits: Tony Cornish, Jr.
Medium Market TV WHBF Entry: WHBF Jay Kidwell sports Credits: Jay Kidwell
Best TV Weathercaster
Medium Market TV Heart of Illinois ABC Entry: Joe Puma - Rain/snow mix precisioncast Credits: Joe Puma
Medium Market TV WREX Entry: Alex Kirchner Credits: Alex Kirchner
Best TV Photojournalist
Medium Market TV KFVS Entry: Don Frazier Credits: Don Frazier
Medium Market TV WSIL Entry: Miller City Farmer Auction Credits: Randy Livingston