Carson Gourdie is a Sports Reporter for Newschannel 20. He specializes in covering competitive and professional sports, with a focus on the Illinois Fighting Illini and Major League Sports. Carson is featured in WFLA, The Daily Illini, KHQA, WICS-TV, and FOX 55/27 Illinois.
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Carson Gourdie's coverage is primarily focused on local government and politics, with a significant emphasis on budgetary matters, public safety, law enforcement, and elections. Given this focus, relevant pitches could include insights from local officials or experts in these areas. Additionally, providing perspectives regarding proposed budget allocations for public safety departments or analysis of election-related developments may be particularly valuable.
With the frequent coverage of legal proceedings related to university suspensions and firearm regulations within Illinois State Police jurisdictional matters in Springfield, offering expert commentary or inside knowledge about these topics could also capture Carson's attention.
Since Carson focuses on local news within Springfield and the state of Illinois rather than national issues, it would be beneficial to tailor pitches accordingly.
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By: Carson Gourdie
At the Illinois Fighting Illini Big Man camp, several Central Illinois products competed, including Sacred Heart-Griffin OT Evan Phillips and Williamsville OL Evan Crouch.
By: Carson Gourdie
This Fall, Illinois basketball will welcome in their second-highest ranked recruit in program history, behind just Will Riley.
By: Carson Gourdie
Updated Illinois is starting to become an NBA factory. Former Illini star Keaton Wagler will likely be a top-10 pick — and former guard Kylan Boswell is a projected 2nd round draft pick by multiple publications.
By: Carson Gourdie
Springfield native Sam Antonacci drilled a home run to right field in a 6-4 Chicago White Sox win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
The St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans finished off one of the best baseball seasons in recent history.
By: Carson Gourdie
Illini football is projected as 9th best Big Ten team in 2026 -- seemingly, by every publication.
By: Carson Gourdie
Illinois football landed a 4-star wide receiver Bennett Konkey from Geneva High School on Tuesday.
By: Carson Gourdie
ESPN’s advanced metrics released some predictive statistics for the 2026 football season.
By: Carson Gourdie
The Memorial Health Championship — part of the Korn Ferry Tour — tees off on Thursday at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. It runs through Sunday.
By: Carson Gourdie
Ayo Dosunmu staying put in Minnesota for 5 years and $112 million, per ESPN.
