Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell
Team Calhoun's Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Team Calhoun's, WFMB, 997 The MIX and Sports Radio 1450 are giving away 15 lb Turkeys on Friday, November 22nd starting at 4pm at Team Calhoun's. The first 100 Listeners to stop at Team Calhoun's will...
Nov 15, 2024
WCI to acquire Mid-West Family radio group in Springfield, IL, and divest two of its Bloomington, IL radio stations
Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire four radio stations (WNNS-FM, WQLZ-FM, WMAY-FM, and WMAY-AM) from Mid-West Family that serve...
Nov 13, 2024
Over $31,000 Raised in Annual Radiothon for St. Patrick Catholic School
In a heartwarming display of community support, over $31,000 was raised during this morning's annual radiothon for St. Patrick Catholic School, broadcasted live on Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM. The ev...
Nov 12, 2024
Sam Madonia Wins Award in Illinois Times Best of Springfield 2024
The Illinois Times has announced the winners of the Best of Springfield 2024, and the spotlight shines brightly on Sam Madonia and Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM. Madonia has been honored with the title...
Oct 30, 2024
Rochester Is Champion of the 5th Annual Fill the Trailer Food Drive
In a display of community spirit and generosity, the Rochester Rockets Football Team emerged victorious in Channel1450.com's 5th Annual Fill the Trailer Food Drive, sponsored by INB. This year's event...
Oct 29, 2024
5th Annual Channel1450.com Fill the Trailer Food Drive Kicks Off
The 5th Annual Channel1450.com Fill the Trailer Food Drive has officially begun, bringing together high school football programs across Central Illinois in a spirited competition to support the Centra...
Oct 16, 2024
Eating Around the 217 Wins an IBA Silver Dome Award
The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) presented the Silver Dome Awards, recognizing the best in broadcasting, Tuesday, October 8th. The ceremony was held at Illinois State University's Bone Stud...
Oct 11, 2024
Sports Radio Play-by-Play Team Wins Third Silver Dome Award
The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) celebrated broadcasting excellence at their annual Silver Dome Awards on Tuesday, October 8th. The event took place at Illinois State University's Bone Stud...
Oct 11, 2024
Kevin O'Dea Honored with Prestigious Illinois Broadcaster of the Year Award
On Tuesday, October 8th, Kevin O'Dea was celebrated as the recipient of the Vincent T. Wasilewski Illinois Broadcaster of the Year award. The ceremony took place at Illinois State University's Bone St...
Oct 10, 2024 Kevin O'Dea receives the Vincent T. Wasilewski Illinois Broadcaster of the Year Award.
Tom Woodward Discusses Recent Illinois Radio Acquisitions on AM Springfield
AM Springfield's Sam Madonia had an opportunity speak with CEO and President of Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI), Tom Woodward, on Thursday morning's show. Tom revealed some of Woodward's long hist...
Oct 03, 2024