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2026 Local Legends: Visions of Central Illinois banner featuring, from left, Sister Judith Ann, Gerry Brookhart, Kert Huber and Ron Givens, alongside the WTVP PBS logo.
November 2026 Programming Highlights banner featuring a cornucopia of pumpkins, gourds, corn, and apples on a wooden table against autumn foliage.
Crime and Punishment in America title graphic with handcuffs on a textured white background. Directed by Lynn Novick; executive producers Ken Burns and Sam Pollard.
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WTVP PBS Native American Heritage Month graphic with geometric borders and stylized feathers. Text reads: “Native American heritage shines bright this month in these compelling specials.”
Nature: November 2026 banner featuring a young chimpanzee nestled among adult chimpanzees.
WTVP Stronger Together with various images of PBS personalities.
Web ad: Crittenton Centers’ Festival of Trees, November 19–21, 2026, at Holiday Inn & Suites at Grand Prairie. advertisement
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2026 Local Legends: Icons of Central Illinois

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WTVP Honors Four Local Legends

Meet our 2026 Local Legends: Gerald M. Brookhart, Sister Judith Ann Duvall, Ronald A. Givens, Sr. and Kert Huber. 

Meet the Local Legends

 Programming Highlights

Programming Highlights: November 2026, with pumpkins, gourds, and apples on a wooden table against a blurred autumn landscape.
Nature: November 2026 banner featuring a young chimpanzee nestled among adult chimpanzees.
Crime and Punishment in America title graphic with handcuffs on a textured white background. Directed by Lynn Novick; executive producers Ken Burns and Sam Pollard.
Travels: November 2026, in bold white and black lettering on a turquoise background.
Veterans Day in gold and white lettering beneath five white stars on a blue star-patterned background.
Music Specials: Banner featuring a studio microphone against a background of blurred, colorful lights.
Native American Heritage Month graphic with stylized feathers on a dark background. Text reads: “Native American heritage shines bright this month in these compelling specials.”
Headshot of Jenn Gordon with a photo of the WTVO Building with the following text: "Note from the President and CEO"

 Local Shows

  • At Issue with Mark Welp show poster
  • Consider This with Christina Zak-Edmonds Show Poster
  • Docs on Call show poster
  • Eco Watch show poster
  • In the Arena with Doug Cruitt show poster
  • Lets Talk Mental Health show poster
  • Mark's Furry Friends show poster
  • A Shot of Ag with Rob "The Shark Farmer" Sharkey show poster
  • Sound Bites - Peoria Symphony Orchestra show poster
  • You Gotta See This show poster
  • Vibe 309 with Blake Wirth show poster
  • WTVP Now show poster
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