IPBC: Illinois Public Broadcasting Council

The IPBC is an association of state public media that meet to improve service through collaboration.

About IPBC

Officers

  • PRESIDENT

    Heather Norman
    Tri States Public Radio

  • Vice President | Radio

    Staci Hoste
    WNIJ

  • Vice President | Television

    Dawn Schmitt
    WQPT

  • Secretary

    R.C. McBride
    WGLT and WCBU

  • Treasurer

    Jeff Williams
    WSIU

Current Members

  • Board of Trustees | Southern Illinois University • WSIU, WMEC
  • Chicago Public Media • WBEZ
  • Board of Trustees | Northern Illinois University • Northern Public Radio
  • Board of Trustees | Western Illinois University • Tri States Public Radio, WQPT
  • Board of Trustees | Illinois State University • WGLT
  • Board of Trustees | University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign • Illinois Public Media
  • Board of Trustees | University of Illinois at Springfield • NPR Illinois
  • Board of Trustees | Augustana College • WVIK
  • Board of Trustees | College of DuPage • WDCB
  • Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corp • WTVP
  • Board of Trustees | Eastern Illinois University • WEIU
  • Board of Trustees | Bradley University • WCBU
  • Window to the World Communications • WTTW/WFMT

As of July 1, 2024

Documents

Meetings

Schedules, Agendas & Minutes

  • Meetings are open to public by video conference. If interested in attending, please email us no later than the day before the meeting for a link, and also let us know if a special accommodation is required.

October 9 at 4pm

Agenda: IPBC Quarterly Meeting Oct 24Download

January 8 at 2pm

Agenda | Minutes

April 9 at 4pm

Agenda | Minutes

July 9 at 4pm

Agenda | Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my station eligible for a PRTV Grant?

Stations must receive a Community Service Grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to be eligible for grant funding. A list of CSG recipients can be found here. You can find more information specific to Illinois by clicking on IL on the map or visiting the Illinois page.

If my station is eligible what do I do?

If your station is eligible please contact:

Illinois Arts Council
Sandra Velazquez
sandra.velazquez@illinois.gov

Illinois Public Broadcasting Council
Staci Hoste
staci.h@niu.edu

What other requirements are there to be eligible for a PRTV grant?

Stations must be a participating member of the Illinois Public Broadcasting Council according to state statue.

Illinois Public Broadcasting Council