Media

Brad Bennewitz

Year Inducted: 2023

Category: Media

Schools / Organizations:
WGIL–Galesburg
(Streator) Woodland High School
Streator High School

Biography:

Leading to his induction, Brad had been a trusted radio voice in the Galesburg area for 23 years. He covered girls’ and boys’ basketball for WGIL, as well as serving as the sports director for the station and hosting a sports radio talk show.

Brad has been recognized by the Illinois Broadcasters Association on numerous occasions, winning two Silver Dome Awards for best play by play in a small market. He has called more than 700 games stretching over four decades.