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November 11, 2025WGN Radio receives three Silver Dome Awards, Dave Eanet honored by the Illinois Broadcasters Association
WGN Radio won in three categories at the 2025 Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) Silver Dome Awards, including two honors for the WGN Radio newsroom. The awards, which recognize the top-tier in Illinois broadcasting were announced on November 6 at a reception held at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago.
WGN Radio received the following Silver Dome Awards:
Best Continuing Coverage – “Trial of Michael Madigan” | Credit: WGN Radio
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7548898/WGN_-_Newsroom_2025-07-29-213638.64kmono.mp3
Best Feature – “Chicago Teachers Told to Pass Migrant Students” | Credit: Sylvia Snowden, Ryan Burrow
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7548894/WGN_-_Sylvia_Snowden_2025-07-29-215034.64kmono.mp3
Best Radio Personality – John Williams | Credit: John Williams
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7548890/WGN_-_John_Williams_2025-07-29-213330.64kmono.mp3
IBA also recognized Dave Eanet, whose two stints on WGN Radio encompass more than 30 years, with the 2025 Chicago/W. Russell Withers Jr. Broadcast Pioneer Award. Eanet is the voice of Northwestern Wildcat football and men’s basketball, as well as serving as a fill-in anchor on the WGN-TV sports desk. He is a respected voice in college athletics and has been synonymous with Northwestern football radio broadcasts since 1990. The award is named after the late W. Russell Withers Jr, founding father of the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation.
The Northwestern University alum first joined WGN Radio in 1984 as the morning sports anchor and was part of the Chicago Bears WGN Radio team until leaving in 1988. He returned to the station in 1996 as sports director when WGN Radio became the rightsholder for Northwestern University Athletics and Eanet added men’s basketball play-by-play to his resume. Eanet also filled in on play-by-play for Chicago Cubs broadcasts on WGN Radio in the late 1990s through early 2000s.
Eanet has consistently earned recognition throughout his career, receiving multiple honors as a leading sportscaster and for excellence in play-by-play from the Illinois Broadcasters Association, Chicago Headline Club and Associated Press. He was named a 2005 honorary inductee into the Northwestern University Athletics Hall of Fame and the 2011 Illinois Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.
The event also featured the induction of Pat Hughes into the Illinois Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Hughes has been the radio voice of the Chicago Cubs since 1996, including 18 years on WGN Radio.
Dave Eanet (Mary Boyle/WGN Radio)
Bill Murdoch, Steve Eanet, Dave Eanet, Karen Eanet, Marlene Wells, Mary Boyle, Ashley Bihun, Jack Heinrich (Mary Boyle/WGN Radio)
Dave Eanet and Pat Hughes (Mary Boyle/WGN Radio)
Dave Eanet, Marlene Wells and Pat Hughes (Mary Boyle/WGN Radio)
Dave Eanet, John Williams and Pat Hughes (Mary Boyle/WGN Radio)
Sylvia Snowden reacts to winning her award (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
Sylvia Snowden receives an award from Mark Rivera and Ravi Baichwal from ABC7 (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
Sylvia Snowden (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
John Williams on stage (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
John Williams (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
John Williams receives an award from Erin McElroy and Tahman Bradley from WGN-TV (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
Mary Boyle (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
Dave Eanet (Mary Boyle/WGN Radio)
Marlene Wells (Mary Boyle/WGN Radio)
Sylvia Snowden, Mary Boyle, John Williams (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
Dave Eanet and Mary Boyle (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
Jack Heinrich and Dave Eanet (Mary Boyle / WGN Radio)
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November 08, 2025 Highlights: USC 38 – Northwestern 17 – 11/7/25
Northwestern Wildcats at USC Trojans – November 7, 2025
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7805790/USC_38_-_Northwestern_17_-_11_7_25_2025-11-08-065130.64kmono.mp3
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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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November 05, 2025 Collegiately Speaking: Fresh off a bye week, the Wildcats look to make statement in L.A.
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back after a bye week for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s loss to Nebraska before the bye week. Then they talk about the strong play from the Wildcats’ defense.
Junior Wide Receiver Griffin Wilde joins the guys to talk about his relationship with Quarterback Preston Stone, what he likes about the wide receiver room, his transition to Northwestern, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7800680/7800680_2025-11-05-182220.64kmono.mp3
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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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Ranked Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday

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October 25, 2025 Highlights: Nebraska 28 – Northwestern 21 – 10/25/25
Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers – October 25, 2025
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7781296/Nebraska_28_-_Northwestern_21_-_10_25_25_2025-10-25-204036.64kmono.mp3
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Northwestern Wildcat Football

Ore Adeyi loves the depth of the Wildcat DB room

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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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Ranked Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday

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October 24, 2025 Stadium Club: The final steel beam is in place at Northwestern’s Ryan Field
WGN’s Ryan Burrow speaks with Pat Ryan Junior of Ryan Sports Development about progress being made on the new home of Northwestern Football, Ryan Field. The final steel beam is in place, a year before the state of the art 35,000 seat stadium is set to open.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7780366/Stadium_Club_Ep_14_2025-10-24-194906.64kmono.mp3

Stadium Club: Northwestern is building college football’s first NFL-style stadium
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October 22, 2025 Collegiately Speaking: Strong defense continues for Wildcats as they win their 4th straight
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 19-0 win over Purdue for their 4th straight win to move them to 5-2 on the season. They discuss the Wildcats continuing their impressive rushing attack and the depth they have in that room. Next, they talk about the strong play of the Northwestern defense last week and all season.
Junior Defensive Linemen Michael Kilbane joins the show to talk about the Wildcat defense pitching a shutout against Purdue, what it was like playing as a freshman in 2023, why he chose Northwestern, and more!
To wrap the show, Dave and Dan preview the match-up against Nebraska on the road this weekend.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7774813/7774813_2025-10-22-172113.64kmono.mp3
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Ore Adeyi loves the depth of the Wildcat DB room

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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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Ranked Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday

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October 19, 2025 Highlights: Northwestern 19 – Purdue 0 – 10/18/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers – October 18, 2025
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7769623/Northwestern_19_-_Purdue_0_-_10_18_25_2025-10-19-004123.64kmono.mp3
Box score | Recap
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Northwestern Wildcat Football

Ore Adeyi loves the depth of the Wildcat DB room

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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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Ranked Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday

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October 14, 2025 Collegiately Speaking: Wildcats rolling as they get set to honor the 1995 Rose Bowl team
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s huge win on the road at Penn State and talk about how this builds confidence for the group going forward.
He is known for taking the Purple to Pasadena. Former Head Coach Gary Barnett joins the show to talk about the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Northwestern team that won the Big Ten and went to the Rose Bowl, which will be honored this weekend against Purdue. Gary discusses his favorite memories from that team, how he rebuilt the Wildcats, and more!
They wrap the show by previewing this week’s match against Purdue, which will be the final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7759888/7759888_2025-10-14-161628.64kmono.mp3
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Northwestern Wildcat Football

Ore Adeyi loves the depth of the Wildcat DB room

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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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Ranked Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday

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October 11, 2025 Highlights: Northwestern 22 – Penn State 21 – 10/11/25
Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions – October 11, 2025
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7756903/Northwestern_22_-_Penn_State_21_-_10_11_25_2025-10-11-230203.64kmono.mp3
Box score | Recap
Video highlights | Cinematic Recap with Dave Eanet
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Northwestern Wildcat Football

Ore Adeyi loves the depth of the Wildcat DB room

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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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Ranked Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday

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October 07, 2025 Collegiately Speaking: Wildcat offense starting to gel as they head to Penn State
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap the homecoming win over UL Monroe and discuss the improvement on both sides of the ball as the season has progressed.
Graduate Student Quarterback Preston Stone joins the guys to talk about the Penn State game this week, the chemistry and improvement of the offense, his transition to Northwestern, and more!
They wrap the episode with a preview of Northwestern’s trip to Happy Valley to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7749128/7749128_2025-10-07-164928.64kmono.mp3
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Northwestern Wildcat Football

Ore Adeyi loves the depth of the Wildcat DB room

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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll

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No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14

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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Rutgers 14 – 10/24/26

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Ranked Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday

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