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Illinois

WEIU—Charleston, Illinois

Station Statistics

11

television

24

radio

WEIU-TV in Charleston produces Heartland Highways, a 30-minute travel magazine that in each episode explores one person, place, and thing that can be found within a day’s drive. Since 2002, the program has introduced viewers to hundreds of unique people and interesting places in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.

WTTW-TV in Chicago produces Image Union (local and international short films), Chicago Tonight and The Week in Review (news and public affairs), Geoffrey Baer Tours and Wild Chicago Illinois Road Trip (travel), Check, Please! (dining), Chicago Stories (history), and Arts Across Illinois (arts and culture).

WILL-FM’s Live and Local with Kevin Kelly informs audiences about local music performances by performers both local and national. The program includes interviews with the artists as well as educators, students, administrators, and audience members.