Jim Grimes is an instructor in broadcasting and media for colleges around the state and is on the board of directors for the Illinois Broadcasters Association. Previously, he has worked with many local commercial radio stations in both Champaign-Urbana and Springfield. In 1971, he joined the National Guard as a major public affairs officer, which led to him working at the Pentagon in 2000. Grimes worked at WPGU during his time in college in the late 60s and early 70s.

WPGU News Correspondent Bekah Douglas sits with Grims to discuss his time at the University of Illinois and his career afterwards.

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