WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM (WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM) was honored with nine 2018 Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Contest awards. Winners were announced during the Spring Convention of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association in Normal, IL on April 13.
Here are the nine winners:
Radio I/Metro Radio
Outstanding News Operation
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
Best Spot News
First Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
“No Mercy”
Second Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
“The Jason Van Dyke Verdict”
Best Sports Report
Second Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
George Ofman
“Rocky Wirtz”
Best Hard News Feature
First Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
Mike Krauser
“Cat Rescue”
Best Digital Presence
First Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
Best Newswriter
First Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
Mark Friedman
Best Reporter
Second Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
Lisa Fielding
Best Newscast
First Place
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM
A full list of 2018 APBA Contest winners can be found HERE.
