WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 18 – June 21
Celebrate Juneteenth with free, all-ages events, get a taste of local theater, try your hand at beginner level fishing and more in Central Illinois this weekend.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 11 – June 14
Join a knitting circle, raise the roof at a silent disco, peruse a local famers market, and more all this weekend in Central Illinois.
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NPR’s new chief content officer: ‘I’ve been training for this job my whole life’
NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher praised Zylstra, noting her work at Sesame and Pinterest’s reputation as a rare corner of relative kindness in the often harsh world of social media.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois June 4 – June 7
An night celebrating Black music, fiddle events, an 80s-themed bike ride, and more are all happening this weekend.
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts upcoming season celebrates community
The 2026-2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts includes musical collaborations, an illusionist, circus acts and more.
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IPM says farewell to Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield
Kimberly Schofield became the All Things Considered host in 2022 and was promoted to Morning Edition host in 2023.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 28 – May 31
Movies on the quad, Friday Night Live, an author fair and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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The Obama Presidential Center is more than a museum. The activity and outdoor spaces emphasize community
The sprawling 19-acre campus of the Obama Presidential Center includes a fruit and vegetable garden, huge playground, green spaces, branch library, community studio/theater space, and a 60,000 square foot athletic center.
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A celebration of love: Local singing group’s upcoming spring concert to feature wide array of music
Enjoy a collection of songs celebrating love at The Chorale’s spring concert this weekend.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 21 – May 24
Jazz in the Park, musicals for children and adults, and architectural tours are all happening in central IL this weekend.
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NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
The network is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees, mostly within newsgathering desks in the newsroom.
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Historic Urbana home that played host to local music closes its doors
The closing of “The Mirror” venue came earlier than expected, after damage to the flooring below the living room made it unsafe to host events.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 14 – May 17
Lots of events with live music happening in central Illinois this weekend as well as the chance to learn about a Japanese art form
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Brash CNN founder Ted Turner dies
Former CNN chief news executive Eason Jordan says Turner took inspiration from 24-hour radio stations that relayed news headlines, and endless sports highlights on ESPN
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 7 – May 10
Opening night of a play, an organ concert accompanying silent films, a new outdoor market, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
