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📍 Based at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
🌍 Serving central Illinois and more!
📍 Based at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
🌍 Serving central Illinois and more!
It's Giving Tuesday! In honor of the spirit of caring for those around us, tonight we are re-airing the 2018 documentary "Mister Rogers: It's You I Like" at 7 PM on WILL-TV. 💜
December 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! In honor of the spirit of caring for those around us, tonight we are re-airing the 2018 documentary "Mister Rogers: It's You I Like" at 7 PM on WILL-TV. 💜
It’s Giving Tuesday! Kimberly and John are on the air this morning asking for your support of IPM News and the many locally focused services Illinois Public Media provides. And thanks to generous Friends of WILL, every gift will be matched! You can make a difference at willgive.org.
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It’s Giving Tuesday! Kimberly and John are on the air this morning asking for your support of IPM News and the many locally focused services Illinois Public Media provides. And thanks to generous Friends of WILL, every gift will be matched! You can make a difference at willgive.org.
Updated Tuesday at 6:00 a.m.
After several new inches of snow fell yesterday, the National Weather Service in Central Illinois has canceled a Winter Weather Advisory. Meteorologists warn that Tuesday morning’s commute could still be slick due to the new snow and some patchy freezing fog.
After several new inches of snow fell yesterday, the National Weather Service in Central Illinois has canceled a Winter Weather Advisory. Meteorologists warn that Tuesday morning’s commute could still be slick due to the new snow and some patchy freezing fog.
Snow ends in central Illinois, prepare now for dangerous cold - IPM Newsroom
From IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard: Another, weaker storm system will bring another coating of light, powdery snow to central Illinois on Monday.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Updated Tuesday at 6:00 a.m.
After several new inches of snow fell yesterday, the National Weather Service in Central Illinois has canceled a Winter Weather Advisory. Meteorologists warn that Tuesday morning’s commute could still be slick due to the new snow and some patchy freezing fog.
After several new inches of snow fell yesterday, the National Weather Service in Central Illinois has canceled a Winter Weather Advisory. Meteorologists warn that Tuesday morning’s commute could still be slick due to the new snow and some patchy freezing fog.
Natural wetlands have many environmental benefits, but in Illinois, many natural wetlands no longer receive federal protections due to a 2023 Supreme Court decision that narrowed protections offered in the U.S. Clean Water Act. Because of this, many have been filled in for development.
Floating wetlands in Lake Decatur aim to improve water quality while providing wildlife habitats - IPM Newsroom
As winter approaches, the durability of two new floating wetlands in Lake Decatur will be tested. These man-made structures were installed on the lake this summer with the goal of improving water qual...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Natural wetlands have many environmental benefits, but in Illinois, many natural wetlands no longer receive federal protections due to a 2023 Supreme Court decision that narrowed protections offered in the U.S. Clean Water Act. Because of this, many have been filled in for development.
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We're back! Today:
-A one-off magazine is in the works called the “Chicago Review of Architecture.” We'll talk about it.
-Plus, we’ll check in on the college basketball season, and see which teams have a chance to join the Big Dance in March.
It's all live at 11:
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-A one-off magazine is in the works called the “Chicago Review of Architecture.” We'll talk about it.
-Plus, we’ll check in on the college basketball season, and see which teams have a chance to join the Big Dance in March.
It's all live at 11:
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December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We're back! Today:
-A one-off magazine is in the works called the “Chicago Review of Architecture.” We'll talk about it.
-Plus, we’ll check in on the college basketball season, and see which teams have a chance to join the Big Dance in March.
It's all live at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
-A one-off magazine is in the works called the “Chicago Review of Architecture.” We'll talk about it.
-Plus, we’ll check in on the college basketball season, and see which teams have a chance to join the Big Dance in March.
It's all live at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
More snow is expected on top of what we already have. ❄️ The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of central and west central Illinois from today at noon until Tuesday at 6:00 a.m. Snow accumulations between 2-5 inches are expected.
Winter Weather Advisory for central Illinois today noon-Tuesday 6am - IPM Newsroom
From IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard: Another, weaker storm system will bring another coating of light, powdery snow to central Illinois on Monday.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
More snow is expected on top of what we already have. ❄️ The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of central and west central Illinois from today at noon until Tuesday at 6:00 a.m. Snow accumulations between 2-5 inches are expected.
Winter weather will arrive in Central Illinois over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend — first with a shot of arctic air and blustery winds, followed by a chance of some weekend snow, according to meteorologist Andrew Pritchard.
Read or listen in the link below. 🎧
Read or listen in the link below. 🎧
Cold front expected with chance of snow during Thanksgiving weekend in Central Illinois - IPM Newsroom
Central Illinois could see high wind gusts, low temperatures, and possibly snow this holiday weekend.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Winter weather will arrive in Central Illinois over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend — first with a shot of arctic air and blustery winds, followed by a chance of some weekend snow, according to meteorologist Andrew Pritchard.
Read or listen in the link below. 🎧
Read or listen in the link below. 🎧
The WE ❤️ PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon is a live-recorded celebration in honor of 55 years of public television.
Join us for the WE PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon at 8 PM on WILL-TV or on your PBS App.
Donate early and support the programming you love at www.willgive.org 💜
Join us for the WE PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon at 8 PM on WILL-TV or on your PBS App.
Donate early and support the programming you love at www.willgive.org 💜
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The WE ❤️ PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon is a live-recorded celebration in honor of 55 years of public television.
Join us for the WE PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon at 8 PM on WILL-TV or on your PBS App.
Donate early and support the programming you love at www.willgive.org 💜
Join us for the WE PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon at 8 PM on WILL-TV or on your PBS App.
Donate early and support the programming you love at www.willgive.org 💜
If advocates, stakeholders and members of the public were granted all their requests for public school funding next year, lawmakers would have to increase the state’s K-12 education budget by nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars.
Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources - IPM Newsroom
If advocates, stakeholders and members of the public were granted all their requests for public school funding next year, lawmakers would have to increase the state’s K-12 education budget by nearly t...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If advocates, stakeholders and members of the public were granted all their requests for public school funding next year, lawmakers would have to increase the state’s K-12 education budget by nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars.
As of Nov. 1, there are 82 unsheltered adults and children in the area, and homelessness is on the rise in Champaign-Urbana, said Cunningham Township supervisor Danielle Chynoweth.
A new temporary emergency homeless shelter opens in Champaign - IPM Newsroom
As of Nov. 1, there are 82 unsheltered adults and children in the area, and homelessness is on the rise in Champaign-Urbana, said Cunningham Township supervisor Danielle Chynoweth.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
As of Nov. 1, there are 82 unsheltered adults and children in the area, and homelessness is on the rise in Champaign-Urbana, said Cunningham Township supervisor Danielle Chynoweth.
A tower crew are surveying the WILL-TV and WILL-FM tower today. For their safety, there will be some disruption in service this afternoon for over-the-air WILL-TV and FM viewers and listeners. We apologize for the inconvenience and will be back up and running soon!
Online streams remain available.
Online streams remain available.
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A tower crew are surveying the WILL-TV and WILL-FM tower today. For their safety, there will be some disruption in service this afternoon for over-the-air WILL-TV and FM viewers and listeners. We apologize for the inconvenience and will be back up and running soon!
Online streams remain available.
Online streams remain available.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, through the Department of Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering, is in the process of applying for a license to construct and operate a new research nuclear microreactor on campus. Learn more on this episode of "Weather Realness." 🎧
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign proposes to build next generation nuclear microreactor | Illinois Public Media
The University of Illinois wants to construct and operate a new research nuclear microreactor on campus. What will it do and will it be safe?
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November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, through the Department of Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering, is in the process of applying for a license to construct and operate a new research nuclear microreactor on campus. Learn more on this episode of "Weather Realness." 🎧
We have a very special "Afternoon at the Opera" coming up TOMORROW!
This Saturday, tune into "Afternoon at the Opera" for Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” at noon, followed by “Adriana Mater” by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho at 2 PM.
This Saturday, tune into "Afternoon at the Opera" for Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” at noon, followed by “Adriana Mater” by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho at 2 PM.
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
We have a very special "Afternoon at the Opera" coming up TOMORROW!
This Saturday, tune into "Afternoon at the Opera" for Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” at noon, followed by “Adriana Mater” by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho at 2 PM.
This Saturday, tune into "Afternoon at the Opera" for Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” at noon, followed by “Adriana Mater” by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho at 2 PM.
The city approved a five-year agreement with Arrow, a subsidiary of Carle Health, earlier this month. The measure took effect on Nov. 15, the same day Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) ended its ambulance services in Champaign.
Carle Arrow Ambulance is now Champaign's sole emergency medical services provider - IPM Newsroom
Arrow Ambulance is setting aside four trucks and staff to exclusively serve Champaign. Some paramedics are concerned the agency is not prepared for the task.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The city approved a five-year agreement with Arrow, a subsidiary of Carle Health, earlier this month. The measure took effect on Nov. 15, the same day Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) ended its ambulance services in Champaign.
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@ilpublicmedia.bsky.social is looking for an agriculture/environmental reporter. We are the NPR and PBS stations based at the Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Please note, this is a grant-funded reporting position for a maximum of 2 years.
Apply here: lnkd.in/gjKMAGSD
@ilpublicmedia.bsky.social is looking for an agriculture/environmental reporter. We are the NPR and PBS stations based at the Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Please note, this is a grant-funded reporting position for a maximum of 2 years.
Apply here: lnkd.in/gjKMAGSD
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Come join our team!
@ilpublicmedia.bsky.social is looking for an agriculture/environmental reporter. We are the NPR and PBS stations based at the Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Please note, this is a grant-funded reporting position for a maximum of 2 years.
Apply here: lnkd.in/gjKMAGSD
@ilpublicmedia.bsky.social is looking for an agriculture/environmental reporter. We are the NPR and PBS stations based at the Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Please note, this is a grant-funded reporting position for a maximum of 2 years.
Apply here: lnkd.in/gjKMAGSD
Ready to eat like it's 1775? Ken Burns sat down with Bennett Rea from Cookin with Congress and PBS SoCal to try some dishes from Revolutionary America. Can you guess what a Hearty Choke Pie is? 🤔
Ken Burns Tries “Yucky” Revolutionary War-Era Food | PBS SoCal
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November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ready to eat like it's 1775? Ken Burns sat down with Bennett Rea from Cookin with Congress and PBS SoCal to try some dishes from Revolutionary America. Can you guess what a Hearty Choke Pie is? 🤔
Those incarcerated at Danville Correctional Center have led the state in developing peer education programs, where those in prison teach and mentor their peers through group classes.
Illinois prisons are confining the incarcerated to their cells more often than during the pandemic. Can peer education help? - IPM Newsroom
Prison lockdowns cut incarcerated people off from educational opportunities, and they often occur due to staff shortages. Experts say peer mentorship could help fill the gap.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Those incarcerated at Danville Correctional Center have led the state in developing peer education programs, where those in prison teach and mentor their peers through group classes.
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Today: Free speech is a fundamental right in America, but it’s facing many challenges this year. We’ll talk with a trio of Illinois reporters who’ve been covering free speech challenges across the Midwest.
Let's talk at 11:
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Let's talk at 11:
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November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today: Free speech is a fundamental right in America, but it’s facing many challenges this year. We’ll talk with a trio of Illinois reporters who’ve been covering free speech challenges across the Midwest.
Let's talk at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
Let's talk at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has fired a staffer accused of misrepresenting himself as an attorney and falsifying an official form to visit and secure the release of a Staunton restaurant owner detained by immigration agents.
Duckworth staffer dismissed in wake of immigration accusations - IPM Newsroom
Duckworth sent the letter, a copy of which was obtained by Capitol News Illinois, to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons on Monday, notifying him that staffer Edward York ha...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has fired a staffer accused of misrepresenting himself as an attorney and falsifying an official form to visit and secure the release of a Staunton restaurant owner detained by immigration agents.
The Junior League of Champaign-Urbana is celebrating the 30th Festival of Trees, the organization’s largest fundraiser this Sat. Nov. 22 at the I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center from 10 AM-4 PM. This will also be the final time the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana organizes and hosts the event.
Junior League of Champaign-Urbana celebrates final Festival of Trees - IPM Newsroom
Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with the JLCU's Vice President of Fundraising Monica Samii-Porter about the Festival of Trees and how the group came to the decision.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Junior League of Champaign-Urbana is celebrating the 30th Festival of Trees, the organization’s largest fundraiser this Sat. Nov. 22 at the I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center from 10 AM-4 PM. This will also be the final time the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana organizes and hosts the event.
It was a Friendsgiving to remember! 🍂 We are so grateful to the over 150 community members who joined us last Wednesday for a tour of our studios, picked up vintage WILL swag, and chatted with staff, hosts, and fellow public media fans!
We're thankful for our Illinois Public Media community! 💜
We're thankful for our Illinois Public Media community! 💜
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It was a Friendsgiving to remember! 🍂 We are so grateful to the over 150 community members who joined us last Wednesday for a tour of our studios, picked up vintage WILL swag, and chatted with staff, hosts, and fellow public media fans!
We're thankful for our Illinois Public Media community! 💜
We're thankful for our Illinois Public Media community! 💜
Starved Rock is Illinois’ most visited state park, attracting more than 2 million visitors each year.
Starved Rock State Park will undergo an $18 million improvement project over the next year - IPM Newsroom
The improvements will include repairs to retaining walls, bridges, stairways and boardwalks.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Starved Rock is Illinois’ most visited state park, attracting more than 2 million visitors each year.
We love seeing your "For the Good of All" signs across Central Illinois! 💜
If you would like to show your support with your own sign -- let us know! Stop by Campbell Hall at 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana and grab a sign OR let us know by request here on socials.
If you would like to show your support with your own sign -- let us know! Stop by Campbell Hall at 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana and grab a sign OR let us know by request here on socials.
November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We love seeing your "For the Good of All" signs across Central Illinois! 💜
If you would like to show your support with your own sign -- let us know! Stop by Campbell Hall at 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana and grab a sign OR let us know by request here on socials.
If you would like to show your support with your own sign -- let us know! Stop by Campbell Hall at 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana and grab a sign OR let us know by request here on socials.
Host Tinisha Spain and the State of Change team will show you how land managers, scientists, and volunteers are reviving native ecosystems through fire, conservation, and the reintroduction of keystone species like bison.
IPM's 2025 State of Change special broadcast explores Illinois' prairies and bison - IPM Newsroom
State of Change 2025 airs Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. on WILL-TV.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Host Tinisha Spain and the State of Change team will show you how land managers, scientists, and volunteers are reviving native ecosystems through fire, conservation, and the reintroduction of keystone species like bison.
“The fact that they picked two people within the organization who had been working here for so long, I think, says that they have a lot of confidence not only in Lillie and I but in the entire team and in the direction that Illinois Public Media has been heading,” Steinbacher said.
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill - IPM Newsroom
Staff at the Urbana-based station learned in an email Tuesday morning that the College of Media is removing current executive director Moss Bresnahan, moving him to an advisory role within the college...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“The fact that they picked two people within the organization who had been working here for so long, I think, says that they have a lot of confidence not only in Lillie and I but in the entire team and in the direction that Illinois Public Media has been heading,” Steinbacher said.