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: