Scott Beatty chats with area newsmakers, artists and more on his daily 4-5pm show.
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Stories and interviews from around east central Illinois by the DWS news staff.
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The DWS Podcast takes listeners back-of-house as we uncover the sizzling secrets, industry insights and first-hand stories from the Queensland Club industry! Forget the front-of-house façade! Join us as we get our hands (and aprons) dirty, as John Dickson and our panel of esteemed guests dive headfirst into the cutthroat world of Club management. From the bustling bistro to the back-of-house hustle, we’re dishing up all the unfiltered insights you’ve ever wanted to know!
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As the Brisbane Star Casino and Queen’s Wharf Precinct grand opening date flickers on the horizon, Queensland's hospitality industry is bracing for impact. In this episode, John Dickson sits down with Justine Channing, DWS’ Strategic Gaming Specialist, Editor and Co-Founder of Gaming and Hospitality site, The Drop, to discuss the challenges and opp…
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Jess Etheridge shares about a new organization aiming to provide emotional and practical support to parents and families with infants in NICU care at Carle Hospital.
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Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin 8-10-21
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Scott Beatty Interviews Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin.
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Tim Ditman talks with Champaign's Nichole Millage about being a sitting volleyball alternate for the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Millage also reflects on her career with Team USA. (NOTE: after this interview, Millage learned she'd be attending the games after all…Door Tim Ditman
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Film critic Blake Stubbs 7-30-21
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Tim Ditman talks with film critic Blake Stubbs.
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Julie Pryde, C-U Public Health on new covid mask rules 7-29-21
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Scott Beatty interviews Julie Pryde, C-U Public Health on the new covid mask rules.
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Brad Uken joins the News Hour and shares what farmers see as the important issues right now after a "toolshed tour."
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Mayor of Champaign, Deb Feinen 7-21-21
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Scott Beatty Interviews the Mayor of Champaign, Deb Feinen, on current events in the city.
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C-U Immigration Forum 7-16-21
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Tim Ditman interviews Ricardo Diaz and Tom Garza from the C-U Immigration Forum on issues impacting immigrants.
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Tim Ditman interviews Brad Gould on how the Champaign County Veteran's Assistance Commission helps local veterans and the type of assistance they provide.
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Dave Leake interviews David Subbers from the Anita Purves Nature Center on current events at the center.Door Ed Bond
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Darnell Booker talks with Scott Beatty about a Beep Baseball tournament at Colbert Park in Savoy. Beep baseball is a modified baseball game for visually impaired and blind players.
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Tim Bartlett Executive Director of The Urbana Park District 7-6-21
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Scott Beatty interviews Tim Bartlett, Executive Director of The Urbana Park District on new upgrades and activities at the park district.
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Scott Beatty hosts Maureen Reagan from The Krannert Center to discuss the 2021-22 schedule.
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Scott Beatty interviews the long time WDWS employee on his last official day on the job. They also discuss the future of music and the Champaign-Urbana freedom celebration.
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Scott Beatty interviews Brad Uken from the Champaign County Farm Bureau as the growing season nears The Fourth of July. Is the Corn knee high?
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Scott Beatty interviews former Illini football player and current state representative Kam Buckner about the legislation he championed that was signed into law Tuesday in Champaign. Plus, they discuss betting on college sports in Illinois.
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Tim Ditman interviews Presiding Judge Rosenbaum on activities at The Court as covid winds down.
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Tim Ditman interviews Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, associate professor in the UI Dept. of Kinesiology and Community Health on a veteran caregiver study.
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Tim Ditman interviews Jo Menacher from Catsnap on Cat adoptions.
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Scott Beatty interviews Ret. Sgt. Garrett Anderson, from the Chez Veterans Center, on the new honor for the University of Illinois.
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Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen 6-16-21
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Scott Beatty interviews Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen on the ongoing discussion following the death of Officer Chris Oberheim and other city matters.
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Scott Beatty interviews Derek Peterson, Director of Allerton Park and Retreat Center. The Park is announcing a summer concert series for July and August.
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Scott Beatty and Ginger Mills preview the 17th annual Festival of Quilts taking place this Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5, at the home in Urbana and online at www.cunninghamhome.org
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Tim Ditman interviews Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman with an update on activities in the county.
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Tim Ditman interviews Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz 5-27-21
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In a report released Thursday afternoon, Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz announces that Officer Jeff Creel acted accordingly after fellow Officer Christopher Oberheim was killed by Darion Lafayette.
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Scott Beatty hosts Brad Uken from The Champaign County Farm Bureau on the end of the planting season and the outlook for the summer growing season in Champaign County.Door Ed Bond
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Scott Beatty with Ryan Reid on the grand opening of the Rantoul Family Sports Complex.
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Tim Ditman with Brian Bretsch from Ameren Illinois with outdoor summer safety tips around power and gas lines.
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City of Champaign News Conference 5-19-21
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A news conference addressing the officer-involved shooting on May 19 that resulted in the deaths of Champaign police officer Christopher Oberheim and suspect Darion Lafayette.
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Tim Ditman with Brittany Fairfield from Champaign Park District on the summer swimming season at Sholem Pool
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Darlene Kloeppel, Champaign County Executive 5-12-21
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Scott Beatty talks with Darlene Kloeppel, Champaign County Executive, on the redistricting project.
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Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin 5-11-21
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Scott Beatty with Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin with an update on economic recovery in Urbana.
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Tim Ditman with Leslie Radice from The Urbana Park District on the reopening of the Family Aquatic Center.
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Tim Ditman with Thomas Bates on local homelessness.
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Scott Beatty talks to Terri Reifsteck from Visit Champaign County on events that will reopen this spring and summer in Champaign County.
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In September 2017, Loren Tate retired in a late night e-mail to staff, then promptly unretired days later. But that didn't stop WDWS' Tim Ditman from putting together this tribute.Door Tim Ditman
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Jerry Nowicki from Capitol News Illinois 05-04-21
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Scott Beatty with Jerry Nowicki from Capitol News Illinois with an update on news in Springfield.
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Dr. Tom Ramage, President of Parkland College 5-3-21
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Scott Beatty interviews Dr. Tom Ramage, President of Parkland College, on President Biden's proposal for free community college.
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Scott Beatty with Dr. Stephen Peterson, University of Illinois Director of Bands, on a free concert 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, April 30, on the west side of Krannert Center.
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Scott Beatty with Brad Uken, Champaign County Farm Bureau with an update on the spring planting season.
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Tim Ditman with Urbana Fire Chief Chuck Lauss with an update on the department and fire safety.
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Tim Ditman with Nichole Millage from The City of Champaign on recycling events coming up in Champaign.
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Tim Ditman with The Mayor of Champaign Deb Feinen with an update on the City of Champaign.
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Tim Ditman with former WCIA employees John Paul and Dan Roan remembering former WCIA News Director Paul Davis
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Scott Beatty talks with Diane Marlin, the Mayor of Urbana, on short and long term plans for Urbana as she starts her second term.
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Tim Ditman with Joan Dykstra, Mayor Savoy, Illinois
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Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons 4-7-21
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Scott Beatty talks with Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons on the election results from yesterday.
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Election Night Discussion: Matt Gladney 4-6-21
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Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser talk to at-large Champaign City Council member Matt Gladney about council meetings during the pandemic, outdoor dining spaces, building rapport with new members, and the Neil Street corridor
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Tim Ditman and Michael Kiser talk to Urbana City Council member Maryalice Wu about this year's race, council meetings during the pandemic, Urbana's racist past, and police reform
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