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General Questions

Where are you located?

We are located at the corner of Neil and Windsor. Our physical address is 2301 South Neil, Champaign, IL 61820

What are your business hours?

Business hours are 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. If you need us after business hours you can reach someone 24 hours a day by phone,217-351-5300.

Do you announce lost or found pets?

We don't announce lost or found pets on the air any longer, but, we would be happy to take the information. We are glad to help re-unite pets with their owners. You can call 217-351-5300

How can I submit a story idea or comment to the WDWS/WHMS newsroom?

You can either fax or e-mail your information. Fax number 217-351-5385 or e-mail newsroom@wdws.com

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Illini Football

How can I listen to your broadcast of the football games while I am on the road?

The 2007-2008 Illini Sports Network

Aledo, WRMJ-FM 102.3
Alton, WBGZ-AM 1570
Bloomington, WTRX-FM 93.7
Champaign, WDWS-AM 1400
Champaign, WHMS-FM 97.5
Chicago, WIND-AM 560
Clinton, WHOW-AM 1520
Clinton, WHOW-FM 95.9
Danville, WDAN-AM 1490
Danville, WDNL-FM, 102.1
Decatur, WSOY-AM 1340
DuQuoin, WDQN-AM 1580
East Moline/Davenport, Iowa, KUUL-FM 101.3
Effingham/Mattoon/Vandalia, WCRC-FM 95.7
Fairfield, WFTW-AM 13
Galesburg, WGIL-AM 1400
Jacksonville, WJIL-AM 1550
Jerseyville, WJBM-AM 1480
Kankakee, WKAN-AM 1320
Kewanee, WKEI-AM 1450
LaSalle-Peru, WLPO-AM 1220
Litchfield, WSMI-FM 106.1
Litchfield, WAOX-FM, 105.3
Mt. Carmel, WVMC-AM 1360
Olney, WVLN-AM 740
Olney, WSEI-FM 92.9
Paxton, WPXN-FM 104.9
Peoria, WIRL-AM 1290
Pittsfield, WBBA-FM 97.5
Pontiac, WTRX-FM 93.7
Pontiac, WJEZ-FM 98.9
Quincy, WTAD-AM 930
Quincy, WQCY-FM 103.9
Robinson, WTAY-AM 1570
Robinson, WTYE-FM 101.7
Rockford, WROK-AM 1440
Salem, WJBD-AM 1350
Salem, WJBD-FM 100.1
Sparta, WHCO-AM 1230
St. Louis, KRFT-AM 1190
St. Louis, KFNS-AM 590
Springfield, WTAX-AM 1240
Sterling, WSDR-AM 1240
Taylorville, WTIM-FM 97.3
Watseka, WGFA-FM 94.1

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WDWS Shows

How can I call in to Penny For Your Thoughts?

1-800-223-9397 or 356-wdws (9397)

How can I contact The Rush Limbaugh Show?

1-800-282-2882 or Rush@eibnet.com

When is the Ron Zook Show on? Can I call in?

Ron Zook Radio Show

The "Ron Zook Show" airs Thursday evenings from 7:05-8 on the Illini Sports Network. The live call-in show originates from both the WDWS Radio (Champaign) studio and various campus locations each week, including fraternities, sororities, dormitories and campus buildings, allowing University of Illinois students the opportunity to meet Coach Zook and ask questions about the Illinois football program. The show is hosted by Brian Barnhart, the play-by-play voice of Fighting Illini football.

When is Dealing With Jim Lewis on? What number do I use to call in? What type of items do you not accept? Can I e-mail my items?

Dealing is on Saturday mornings from 6am-8am.

You can call 217-356-9397 or 1-800-223-9397 during the show.

Don't take Real Estate, vehicles, weapons, animals like pets and livestock other than that it is all fair game.
You can e-mail me during the show at talk@wdws.com

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Community Events

How can I submit an event for your Community Events? How far in advance should it be? Do I need to submit a request for each station?

You can either email- promotions@wdws.com or fax 217-351-5385. We would like the information at least 2 weeks in advance. You only need to submit one request. It will be on both WDWS and WHMS

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Illini Basketball

How can I listen to your broadcast of the Basketball game while we are traveling?

Listed below are the radio stations in the the Illini Sports Network for the 2007-2008 season.

Aledo, WRMJ-FM 102.3
Alton, WBGZ-AM 1570
Bloomington, WTRX-FM 93.7
Champaign, WDWS-AM 1400
Champaign, WHMS-FM 97.5
Chicago, WIND-AM 560
Clinton, WHOW-AM 1520
Clinton, WHOW-FM 95.9
Danville, WDAN-AM 1490
Danville, WDNL-FM, 102.1
Decatur, WSOY-AM 1340
DuQuoin, WDQN-AM 1580
East Moline/Davenport, Iowa, KUUL-FM 101.3
Effingham/Mattoon/Vandalia, WCRC-FM 95.7
Fairfield, WFTW-AM 13
Galesburg, WGIL-AM 1400
Jacksonville, WJIL-AM 1550
Jerseyville, WJBM-AM 1480
Kankakee, WKAN-AM 1320
Kewanee, WKEI-AM 1450
LaSalle-Peru, WLPO-AM 1220
Litchfield, WSMI-FM 106.1
Litchfield, WAOX-FM, 105.3
Mt. Carmel, WVMC-AM 1360
Olney, WVLN-AM 740
Olney, WSEI-FM 92.9
Paxton, WPXN-FM 104.9
Peoria, WIRL-AM 1290
Pittsfield, WBBA-FM 97.5
Pontiac, WTRX-FM 93.7
Pontiac, WJEZ-FM 98.9
Quincy, WTAD-AM 930
Quincy, WQCY-FM 103.9
Robinson, WTAY-AM 1570
Robinson, WTYE-FM 101.7
Rockford, WROK-AM 1440
Salem, WJBD-AM 1350
Salem, WJBD-FM 100.1
Sparta, WHCO-AM 1230
St. Louis, KRFT-AM 1190
St. Louis, KFNS-AM 590
Springfield, WTAX-AM 1240
Sterling, WSDR-AM 1240
Taylorville, WTIM-FM 97.3
Watseka, WGFA-FM 94.1