Kimberly Schofield

Morning Show Host / Arts Reporter

About Kimberly

              Kimberly Schofield started at Illinois Public Media as the host of All Things Considered and is now the host of Morning Edition. After graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she worked as a reporter and anchor for a local radio station. Kimberly stepped away from radio for over a decade but found her way back at WILL and enjoys the authenticity and opportunities public media provides. Outside of the newsroom, Kimberly can be found working out and performing in plays and musicals.

Grammy-nominated artist MAYSA to perform for Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration

January 30, 2026 No Comments

MAYSA will perform in the Tryon Festival Theatre at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to help Illinois Soul celebrate its two year anniversary.

Illinois Soul celebrates two years of amplifying Black voices

January 29, 2026 No Comments

101.1 FM Illinois Soul is celebrating its two year anniversary next weekend.

A man somersaults in the air over other performers on stage.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 29 – Feb. 1

January 28, 2026 No Comments

An art exhibition, January Dance, CU Restaurant Week, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A bird of prey with its wings spread rests on an outstretched, gloved, human arm.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 22 – Jan. 25

January 21, 2026 No Comments

A heavy metal tribute band, a performance with puppets, a musical theatre celebration, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Artwork of four people traveling with a lantern and packs.

217 Today: New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role in Underground Railroad

January 16, 2026 No Comments

Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad highlights people around the state who helped with the Underground Railroad, including those in east central Illinois.

New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role with the Underground Railroad

January 16, 2026 No Comments

A new exhibit shares how people in Illinois, including east central Illinois, helped with the Underground Railroad. Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad runs through March 29.