With more than 15 years of experience, Ryne Turke has carved a name for himself in the communication field around Central Illinois.
After graduating from Eastern Illinois University, Ryne teamed up with his hometown radio station WLDS/WEAI.
Quickly establishing himself as a reliable source for news, Ryne’s work earned him the Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Award for best news reporter in small market radio.
Ryne’s enthusiasm and knowledge of sports sets him apart from others in his field and has made him a stand-out broadcaster. From conference rivalries to holiday tournaments to postseason runs & state championships, Ryne’s voice has been there for every memorable sports moment the area.
In addition to his role as Voice of the Jacksonville Crimsons, Ryne joined the Illinois College Sports Department in 2019 as lead broadcaster for Blueboy & Lady Blues athletics.
Currently as Sports/Marketing Director of Fitness World Health Club, Ryne has created an incredible sports destination, drawing communities around Illinois to the Jacksonville facility.
Ryne’s efforts were rewarded in 2020 when Fitness World received the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.
In the midst of a pandemic, Ryne created “That 1 Place”, a social media platform to showcase small businesses in Jacksonville. The show, which now has more than 40 episodes, is written, directed and hosted by Ryne and offered at no charge to small businesses.
Just another example of ryne’s commitment to his craft and his community.
ryne is Husband to Erin, Dad to his son Cooper and Coach the Dog.