Local film competition challenges participants to make a movie in 48 hours
Filmmakers and creatives can participate in Champaign Movie Maker’s 48 Hour Film Competition this weekend.
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217 Today: Local film competition challenges participants to make a movie in 48 hours
Champaign Movie Makers is hosting their annual 48 Hour Film Competition this weekend, where participants have just two days to make a movie.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 15 – Jan. 18
A puzzle competition, celebrations of movies, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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217 Today: Judge grants temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s freeze on federal funding
Illinois and four other Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to block a freeze on federal funding for childcare and family services. A judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking immediate implementation of the freeze.
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217 Today: A conversation with the president of the University of Illinois System about why he is stepping down next year
In today’s deep dive, the president of the University of Illinois System is stepping down once his contract expires next year. We’ll bring you a conversation with Tim Killeen about why he’s leaving and his plans for the future.
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217 Today: What made 2025 a hard time to be a farmer and what’s ahead for some farmers in the central US
In today’s deep dive, some farmers ended 2025 unsure how they’ll pay their bills. We’ll hear from farmers around the central US about what made 2025 such a tough year and what’s ahead.
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217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jan. 8 – Jan. 11
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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217 Today: Five candidates seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Today’s headlines: The Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from five states, including Illinois. US Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois compares the US invasion of the Middle East to the recent actions taken in Venezuela. Pregnancy-related deaths in Illinois have become more prevalent over the past decade. In…
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 8 – Jan. 11
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour, dancing, a screenwriting workshop, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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217 Today: How a preservation project is saving wetlands in the Midwest
In today’s deep dive, a wetland preservation project continues, despite the shrinking number of wetlands in the Midwest.
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217 Today: How a new law threatens the hemp industry
In today’s deep dive, a new law threatens to place strict regulations in place for the hemp industry, which could impact hemp producers and farmers.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 1 – Jan. 4
Winter runs, ice skating, a one-act play and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 25 – Dec. 28
Live music, dancing, celebrating local community and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 18 – Dec. 21
Winter lights, solstice celebrations, plays and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 11 – Dec. 14
Plays, book signings with authors, winter lights and more are all happening in Central Illinois this week.
