Illinois Public Media
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Educating, informing, and inspiring communities through the power of public media. Heard, seen, and experienced on WILL-AM, FM, TV, Illinois Soul, and beyond!
📍 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!
Thank you to the 170 Friends of WILL who contributed more than $40,000 in support of Illinois Public Media on Giving Tuesday. 🧡
We appreciate your investment in local journalism, cultural programming, and community connection. 🧡 www.willgive.org
We appreciate your investment in local journalism, cultural programming, and community connection. 🧡 www.willgive.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Thank you to the 170 Friends of WILL who contributed more than $40,000 in support of Illinois Public Media on Giving Tuesday. 🧡
We appreciate your investment in local journalism, cultural programming, and community connection. 🧡 www.willgive.org
We appreciate your investment in local journalism, cultural programming, and community connection. 🧡 www.willgive.org
On this Giving Tuesday, hear why supporters have chosen to donate to Illinois Public Media.
We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for your continued support of local public media for the good of all! 💜
We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for your continued support of local public media for the good of all! 💜
December 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
On this Giving Tuesday, hear why supporters have chosen to donate to Illinois Public Media.
We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for your continued support of local public media for the good of all! 💜
We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for your continued support of local public media for the good of all! 💜
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.
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 💜
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.
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.
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! 💜
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.
It's time to grab your Illinois Public Media program gear while you still can! Our ✨IPM Pop-Up Shop✨ is only around until November 23!
Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8 (just in time for holiday gifting!🎁) Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8 (just in time for holiday gifting!🎁) Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's time to grab your Illinois Public Media program gear while you still can! Our ✨IPM Pop-Up Shop✨ is only around until November 23!
Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8 (just in time for holiday gifting!🎁) Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8 (just in time for holiday gifting!🎁) Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
Dear listeners and viewers — we want to hear from you! 💜Illinois Public Media (IPM) has launched a new survey to inform the development of a new strategic plan to help guide our future. We want you to be a part of that! 💜
Please take a few minutes and visit: go.illinois.edu/IPM-BlueSky
Please take a few minutes and visit: go.illinois.edu/IPM-BlueSky
October 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Dear listeners and viewers — we want to hear from you! 💜Illinois Public Media (IPM) has launched a new survey to inform the development of a new strategic plan to help guide our future. We want you to be a part of that! 💜
Please take a few minutes and visit: go.illinois.edu/IPM-BlueSky
Please take a few minutes and visit: go.illinois.edu/IPM-BlueSky
On Public Radio Music Day, IPM celebrates the people behind Illinois Classical and Illinois Soul—our staff members who thoughtfully select the music and share the stories behind the artists.
Support human connection over algorithms today at: www.willgive.org 💜💜💜
Support human connection over algorithms today at: www.willgive.org 💜💜💜
October 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
On Public Radio Music Day, IPM celebrates the people behind Illinois Classical and Illinois Soul—our staff members who thoughtfully select the music and share the stories behind the artists.
Support human connection over algorithms today at: www.willgive.org 💜💜💜
Support human connection over algorithms today at: www.willgive.org 💜💜💜
At low power, AM 580 will have a reduced signal but can still be heard on www.will.illinois.edu, the IPM App, and 90.9 HD3
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make sure our AM transmitter is working at its best! 💜
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make sure our AM transmitter is working at its best! 💜
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
At low power, AM 580 will have a reduced signal but can still be heard on www.will.illinois.edu, the IPM App, and 90.9 HD3
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make sure our AM transmitter is working at its best! 💜
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make sure our AM transmitter is working at its best! 💜
We are excited to announce our Illinois Public Media Pop-Up Shop✨ For a limited time you can grab your favorite IPM show gear!
The IPM Pop-Up Shop will be open now until November 23. Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8. Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
The IPM Pop-Up Shop will be open now until November 23. Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8. Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We are excited to announce our Illinois Public Media Pop-Up Shop✨ For a limited time you can grab your favorite IPM show gear!
The IPM Pop-Up Shop will be open now until November 23. Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8. Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
The IPM Pop-Up Shop will be open now until November 23. Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8. Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨
The team behind our program "Prairie Fire" took home 5 Emmy Awards this past weekend at the Mid-America Emmys including Best Magazine Program! Congratulations to everyone involved and to the incredible people across our region whose stories continue to inspire and resonate beyond Central Illinois!✨
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The team behind our program "Prairie Fire" took home 5 Emmy Awards this past weekend at the Mid-America Emmys including Best Magazine Program! Congratulations to everyone involved and to the incredible people across our region whose stories continue to inspire and resonate beyond Central Illinois!✨
Coming soon to yards across Central Illinois...✨📢
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Coming soon to yards across Central Illinois...✨📢
🗓️ Mark your calendars! Check out our list of classical events taking place in Central Illinois this week. For more details, see the October edition of Clef Notes.
🎶 Not a subscriber yet? Sign up today at will.illinois.edu/signup to get the classical calendar sent straight to your inbox each month.
🎶 Not a subscriber yet? Sign up today at will.illinois.edu/signup to get the classical calendar sent straight to your inbox each month.
October 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🗓️ Mark your calendars! Check out our list of classical events taking place in Central Illinois this week. For more details, see the October edition of Clef Notes.
🎶 Not a subscriber yet? Sign up today at will.illinois.edu/signup to get the classical calendar sent straight to your inbox each month.
🎶 Not a subscriber yet? Sign up today at will.illinois.edu/signup to get the classical calendar sent straight to your inbox each month.
Thousands gathered in Urbana on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest, marching in opposition to the policies of the Trump administration.
October 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Thousands gathered in Urbana on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest, marching in opposition to the policies of the Trump administration.
29 years ago today, the iconic Arthur premiered on PBS KIDS, shaping the childhoods of so many of us! 🎉 Premiering on October 7, 1996, Arthur taught us the power and fun of the library card! 📚💜
Feeling nostalgic? You can still catch Arthur today: pbskids.org/videos/arthur and on your PBS Kids App!
Feeling nostalgic? You can still catch Arthur today: pbskids.org/videos/arthur and on your PBS Kids App!
October 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
29 years ago today, the iconic Arthur premiered on PBS KIDS, shaping the childhoods of so many of us! 🎉 Premiering on October 7, 1996, Arthur taught us the power and fun of the library card! 📚💜
Feeling nostalgic? You can still catch Arthur today: pbskids.org/videos/arthur and on your PBS Kids App!
Feeling nostalgic? You can still catch Arthur today: pbskids.org/videos/arthur and on your PBS Kids App!
Our beloved WILL-FM 90.9 Classical is rebranding as Illinois Classical! 🎼✨
Please follow Illinois Classical to support and stay in the know with classic happenings in Central Illinois.🎺
FB: www.facebook.com/illinoisclas...
IG: www.instagram.com/ilpublicmedia/
Please follow Illinois Classical to support and stay in the know with classic happenings in Central Illinois.🎺
FB: www.facebook.com/illinoisclas...
IG: www.instagram.com/ilpublicmedia/
September 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Our beloved WILL-FM 90.9 Classical is rebranding as Illinois Classical! 🎼✨
Please follow Illinois Classical to support and stay in the know with classic happenings in Central Illinois.🎺
FB: www.facebook.com/illinoisclas...
IG: www.instagram.com/ilpublicmedia/
Please follow Illinois Classical to support and stay in the know with classic happenings in Central Illinois.🎺
FB: www.facebook.com/illinoisclas...
IG: www.instagram.com/ilpublicmedia/
Feeling indecisive? Katie Buzard, editor of Clef Notes, shares her expert picks for each month of the 2025 - 2026 season at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts✨
✨ You can't go wrong with Katie's advice!
🎺 Check out Clef Notes for all the details: tinyurl.com/yy29vy2e
✨ You can't go wrong with Katie's advice!
🎺 Check out Clef Notes for all the details: tinyurl.com/yy29vy2e
September 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Feeling indecisive? Katie Buzard, editor of Clef Notes, shares her expert picks for each month of the 2025 - 2026 season at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts✨
✨ You can't go wrong with Katie's advice!
🎺 Check out Clef Notes for all the details: tinyurl.com/yy29vy2e
✨ You can't go wrong with Katie's advice!
🎺 Check out Clef Notes for all the details: tinyurl.com/yy29vy2e
Today the staff of IPM had the chance to celebrate Jim Meadows and his storied career in public broadcasting. His impact will continue to be felt here at Illinois Public Media and across the wider journalistic landscape through both his own work and mentorship. ipmnewsroom.org/farewell/
August 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Today the staff of IPM had the chance to celebrate Jim Meadows and his storied career in public broadcasting. His impact will continue to be felt here at Illinois Public Media and across the wider journalistic landscape through both his own work and mentorship. ipmnewsroom.org/farewell/
Have you seen Illinois Public Media's all-new Weekly News Quiz? Test your knowledge of the latest local news in Central Illinois! ➡️ ipmnewsroom.org/quiz/
August 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Have you seen Illinois Public Media's all-new Weekly News Quiz? Test your knowledge of the latest local news in Central Illinois! ➡️ ipmnewsroom.org/quiz/
Currently in the studio! Call in and ask Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov a question:
Listen now -> will.illinois.edu/21stshow
Call in and ask her a question -> (800) 222-9455
Text your question -> [email protected]
Listen now -> will.illinois.edu/21stshow
Call in and ask her a question -> (800) 222-9455
Text your question -> [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Currently in the studio! Call in and ask Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov a question:
Listen now -> will.illinois.edu/21stshow
Call in and ask her a question -> (800) 222-9455
Text your question -> [email protected]
Listen now -> will.illinois.edu/21stshow
Call in and ask her a question -> (800) 222-9455
Text your question -> [email protected]
British-Nigerian historian and filmmaker David Olusoga examines how colonialism, migration, resistance, and cultural exchange shaped and continue to shape the identities and lived experiences of billions of people.
Episodes are available to stream on the PBS App as a WILL Passport member exclusive.
Episodes are available to stream on the PBS App as a WILL Passport member exclusive.
August 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
British-Nigerian historian and filmmaker David Olusoga examines how colonialism, migration, resistance, and cultural exchange shaped and continue to shape the identities and lived experiences of billions of people.
Episodes are available to stream on the PBS App as a WILL Passport member exclusive.
Episodes are available to stream on the PBS App as a WILL Passport member exclusive.