March 06, 2024

Duckworth Meets with Illinois Broadcasters Association

 

[WASHINGTON, DC] U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) this week met with several members of the Illinois Broadcasters Association to discuss their shared legislative priorities as well as Duckworth’s work to support public broadcasting and local, rural media outlets.

“Broadcasters play an invaluable role in ensuring Illinoisans are informed and maybe most importantly—engaged—in their communities,” Duckworth said. “I was glad to meet with members of the Illinois Broadcasters Association to discuss how together, we can work to strengthen their industry.”

Duckworth was joined by Illinois Broadcasters Association President Dennis Lyle, WGN-TV Chicago Vice President and General Manager Paul Rennie, WBBM-TV Chicago President and General Manager Jennifer Lyons, iHeart Media-Chicago Market Manager and Regional Vice President Matt Scarano and WJIL/WJVO Radio Jacksonville Owner Sarah Shellhammer.

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