Dear friends,
Today we officially assume management of WCBU in Peoria. The most wonderful thing about public broadcasting is the mandate to serve in the public interest, and with that comes the need to be as transparent as possible. As WGLT and WCBU move forward, we're going to proactively communicate with you. You should know what we're doing and why we're doing it. It's in that spirit I write this open letter to the Central Illinois community.
First and foremost, we’re excited to enhance public radio in Peoria, and we’re absolutely committed to the same quality in Bloomington-Normal.
Read more about WCBU changes and staff.
Programming Changes
There are some exciting programming changes coming to WGLT, which we've been planning for some time.
This summer WGLT will debut a new music format with an expanded music catalog, plus three new music shows. Center Stage will move to Sunday nights as GLT’s Acousticity signs off after 27 years.
We're also adding several new shows to WGLT's weekends, specifically: All Songs Considered, All Things Considered Weekend, Conversations from the World Cafe, Freakonomics, Hidden Brain, and It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders. We've had our eye on several of these shows for a while, and we believe they will bring even more diversity of content to WGLT's already strong lineup.
WGLT's program schedule contains all the latest changes.
The future of public media in Central Illinois is strong, and we’re excited to grow. None of that can happen without your continued support.
I can be reached anytime at RCMcBride@illinoisstate.edu, and your feedback is always welcome.
R.C. McBride
General Manager
WCBU and WGLT
