Our Underwriters

WEFT is grateful for the local businesses that underwrite programming on the station. If your business is interested in underwriting a program at WEFT, contact our Underwriting Coordinator, at underwriting@weft.org, read about it on our Underwriting page or call WEFT at 217-359-9338.

A Special Thanks to Our Underwriters!

• 10,000 Lakes Festival

Thanks to the 10,000 Lakes Festival, held July 19-21, 2006 in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. The featured performers included Phil Lesh & Friends, Trey Anastasio, String Cheese Incident and more. For tickets and camping information on their 2007 season, their web site is www.10klf.com.

• Illinois AFL-CIO for Champaign County

Thanks to the AFL-CIO of Champaign County. The AFL-CIO represents the interests of more than 7,000 workers in Champaign County and more than 13 million workers nationwide. Recognizing that strong workers build strong communities, the AFL-CIO is proud to support community radio in East Central Illinois.

• American Classifieds

Thanks to the American Classifieds. Whether you want to buy or sell, the American Classifieds can help. The phone number is 356-4808.

• AWARE

Thanks to AWARE, a local group of progressive, concerned citizens acting together to promote peace and justice. AWARE addresses issues of war, racism, militarization of society, inequalities of wealth and opportunity, consolidation of news sources, global extension of American power, the demise of internationally agreed norms of behavior, corporate globalization, and the erosion of civil liberties. AWARE meets Sundays 5-7pm at the Independent Media Center, 218 W. Main St in Urbana. All are welcome to attend! AWARE is also on the web at anti-war.net.

• Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way: National site

The Illinois Labor Hour is underwritten in part by the members of Local 1069 of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, with additional support from the Illinois Central Gulf Federation of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. A progressive and democratic union of railway workers, B.M.W.E. members are proud to continue their support for grassroots journalism on WEFT.

• City of Urbana Farmer's Market

Thanks to the City of Urbana, currently presenting the local Farmer's Market at the Square every Saturday morning through November 12. The Market opens at 7AM with home-grown produce, flowers and plants, baked goods, food, and original arts and crafts, located in the Southeast Lot of Lincoln Square in downtown Urbana. The phone number is 384-2444.

• Furniture Lounge.

Thanks to the Furniture Lounge located at 9 E University, Downtown Champaign. Furniture Lounge features a wide array of vintage modern furniture, artwork, danish modern, mid-century items, vintage clothing, records and electronics. The phone number for more informatin is 352-5150 or online at www.furniturelounge.com.

• Groovygig Productions

Thanks to Groovygig Productions providing DJ services for weddings, company parties, and other gatherings throughout east central Illinois. Groovygig tailors their show to meet the needs of each customer's event. For more information, including song lists, their web site is www.groovygig.com.

• Kevin Elliott Counseling Office: contact kelliott28 [at] hotmail.com.

Thanks to the counseling office of Kevin Elliott. Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has worked as a therapist since 1992. Kevin works with adults, adolescents, and families, providing individual, group, and family therapy in a variety of areas. The Counseling Office of Kevin Elliott is located in the Lincoln Building at 44 East Main Street, Suite 406 in Champaign. Please call 398-9066 to schedule an appointment or for more information. You may also email kelliott28@hotmail.com.

• Lauren Senoff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Thanks to Lauren Senoff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for her gracious continued support. For appointments, call 359-4066.

• Lil' Porgy's Bar-B-Que

Thanks to Lil' Porgy's Bar-b-que, serving hickory smoking bar-b-que ribs, chicken, and sandwiches. Lil' Porgy's has dine-in, carry-out and catering at two locations, West Springfield in Champaign, across from Country Fair shopping center, and at Broadway and University in Urbana. Lil' Porgy's is proud to support community radio in East Central Illinois.

• Mike 'N' Molly's Pub

Thanks to Mike 'N' Molly's Pub, 105 North Market Street, Champaign. Mike 'N' Molly's features live Irish music on Sunday nights and recorded Irish music on Tuesdays. Hours are 4pm to 1am every day.

• Natural Gourmet

Thanks to Natural Gourmet located at 2225 S. Neil Street in Champaign. Natural Gourmet carries a selection of natural foods and supplements as well as a deli and Thai food bar. They can be reached by phone at 355-6365.

• New Prairie Construction

Thanks to New Prairie Construction, a womyn owned business offering building repair and construction for Champaign and Urbana communities. New Prairie Construction is located at 813 West Vine in Champaign. For more information the phone number is 351-7234.

• Novak Weaver Solberg Law Offices

Thanks to Novak Weaver Solberg Law Offices located at 130 West Main Street in downtown Urbana. Novak Weaver Solberg Law Offices can be reached by phone at 384-0000.

• The Pawn Shop Music Sales

Thanks to The Pawn Shop Music Sales in Rantoul, located near the north entrance of the Rantoul Aviation Center. The Pawn Shop is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm. They feature a wide range of musical instruments and accessories, in addition to many other items.

• Shouting Ground Technologies

Thanks to Shouting Ground Technologies, providing internet services and network consulting. Shouting Ground Technologies is located at 105 South Walnut Street in downtown Champaign, and on the internet at www.shout.net. The phone number is 351-7921.

• Techline, Green Street Studio

Thanks to Techline, Green Street Studio. A Ma and Pa store offering contemporary furnishings with classic design and old time service Techline's gallery space offers fine art, local art, and gifts. Techline is located at 24 East Green in Champaign and are celebrating their 20th year in business!

• That's Rentertainment

Thanks to That's Rentertainment, located at 516 E. John St. in Champaign. That's Rentertainment specializes in international, independent, and classic American films on videotape and DVD.

• Zorba's Greek Restaurant

Thanks to Zorba's Greek Restaurant, 627 East Green Street in Champaign's Campustown. Zorba's features live jazz every Thursday night from 9:30pm to 12:30am, with full kitchen services until 10:30pm.

Our In-Kind Business and Organization Sponsors

• The HUB

Thanks to THE HUB, Central Illinois' free arts and entertainment weekly newspaper. THE HUB has entertainment news and a little bit of humor. THE HUB features music, movies, art, theater and cuisine in Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois, available at no charge in hundreds of locations. For more information, call 356-HUB1.

• Illinois Disciples Foundation

The Illinois Disciples Foundation is committed to working for peace and social justice with a special focus on issues of peace and anti-war organizing, education, health care, economic justice, labor rights and solidarity with international struggles for justice. For more information call Jen or Aaron at 352-8721 from 12-5pm Monday through Friday.

• McKinley Foundation

Thanks to the McKinley Foundation, located at 809 South Fifth Street in Champaign, The McKinley Foundation offers space rental for events, meetings, and public forum. In addition study space is available for students, there are programs on various topics of interest to the community and One World Cafe is open Sunday through Thursday evenings. For more information, the phone number is 344-0297.