WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 25 – Jul. 28

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 25 – Jul. 28

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 25 Krannert Center Uncorked with Emily the Band at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts      Time: 5 p.m.  …

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Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94

The accountant-turned-comedian gained fame with a smash album and became one of the most popular TV stars of his time. Newhart was a Chicago psychologist in “The Bob Newhart Show” in the 1970s and a Vermont innkeeper on “Newhart” in the 1980s.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 18 – Jul. 21

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 18 – Jul. 21

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 18 Krannert Center Uncorked with Decadents at Krannert Center for Performing Arts        Time: 5:00 p.m.        Location:…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 11 – Jul. 14

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 11 – Jul. 14

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 11 Sean Kingston at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur       Time: 7:00 p.m.       Location: Devon Lakeshore…

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Baseball tournament for the visually impaired comes to Savoy

SAVOY – This weekend, three Midwestern teams are coming to Savoy for the Beep Baseball Tournament. This event provides an adaptive version of the sport for visually impaired players and coaches. The Indy Thunder, Chicago Comets, and Gateway Archers will compete at Prairie Fields Park in Savoy on Saturday, July 6th, starting at 9:30am. Morning…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 04 – Jul. 07

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jul. 04 – Jul. 07

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Audiofeed Music Festival at Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana        Date & Time: Starts Thursday July 4th, runs through Sunday night. More…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 27 – Jun. 30

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 27 – Jun. 30

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Riggs-Fest 2024 at Riggs Taproom in Urbana        Date & Time: Thursday, June 27th, starts at 3:00 p.m.; continues Friday, starts at…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 20 – Jun. 23

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 20 – Jun. 23

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Syleena Johnson Uncorked Juneteenth Celebration at Krannert Center in Urbana        Date & Time: Thursday, June 20th, 6:00 p.m.      …

Grammy nominee Syleena Johnson returns to CU to celebrate Juneteenth with free concert
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Grammy nominee Syleena Johnson returns to CU to celebrate Juneteenth with free concert

On June 20, Syleena Johnson will headline a concert at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Stage 5, sponsored by Illinois Public Media’s new station Illinois Soul. Doors for the free concert open at 5:00 p.m. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.

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Five Cities Baroque Festival is back for second season in central Illinois

DECATUR- Singers and musicians from across central Illinois are collaborating to celebrate Baroque music this June at the Five Cities Baroque Festival. Performances will be held throughout Champaign and Decatur starting this Sunday, June 16th through Saturday, June 22nd. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with the festival’s founding director, Nate Widelitz, about bringing 17th…

Feel The Beat: New entertainment district opens in downtown Champaign
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Feel The Beat: New entertainment district opens in downtown Champaign

CHAMPAIGN – A new entertainment district is coming to downtown Champaign. The Beat, located on Market St, will be a space for adults to listen to music, support local businesses, and establish a sense of community. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Tracy Parsons, the Community Relations Manager for the City of Champaign, about…