WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 21-22

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 21-22

Look below for information on arts and entertainment around central Illinois. Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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. Saturday, October 21 Scarecrow Festival at AMBUCS Park in Urbana 10am-3pm 30th year…

“The Bear’s” Carmen Christopher brings stand-up to CU

“The Bear’s” Carmen Christopher brings stand-up to CU

URBANA — Carmen Christopher is known for his roles in TV shows like “The Bear” and “I Think You Should Leave,” but he got his start in improv and stand-up comedy.  Now, in addition to his work in television, Christopher has a comedy special on Peacock and is in the midst of a national tour…

UIUC students express frustration after police disperse crowd outside JSM Living

UIUC students express frustration after police disperse crowd outside JSM Living

Hundreds of people lined up in front of the JSM Living office Tuesday morning in Champaign’s Campustown, hoping to sign leases for properties near the University of Illinois. Some students had camped out Monday night with chairs and blankets outside of the building at 616 E. Green St. in an attempt to secure a spot at the front of…

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 12-14

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 12-14

Look below for information on arts and entertainment around central Illinois. Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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. Event: CU Folk and Roots Festival  Date & Time: Opens Thursday the 12th,…

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 6-10

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 6-10

Look below for information on arts and entertainment around central Illinois. Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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. Event: Macbeth Date & Time: Opens Friday the 6th at 7:30 p.m.  Location:…

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Sept. 28-30

WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Sept. 28-30

Look below for information on arts and entertainment around central Illinois. Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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. Event: The Unreliable Bestiary: Cetacean Date & Time: Opens Thursday the 28th, runs…

CETACEAN: Whales and the world we live in

CETACEAN: Whales and the world we live in

URBANA -Deke Weaver’s The Unreliable Bestiary is a performance series about animals, their environments, and how humans interact with them. His life-long project has a performance for each letter of the alphabet and so far includes Monkey, Elephant, Wolf, Bear, and Tiger. Cetacean, represented by a whale, is the sixth installment of the project and runs…

Immigration Welcome Awards honor those who serve local immigrants in the C-U area
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Immigration Welcome Awards honor those who serve local immigrants in the C-U area

The C-U Immigration Forum hosted its 10th annual Immigration Welcome Awards at the Urbana Free Library on Sept. 16.  The awards honor businesses, organizations and individuals that work to serve immigrants in Champaign County.  Ricardo Diaz, board chair of the New American Welcome Center at the University YMCA, said he is impressed to see how…

Morris Day prepared to mesmerize fans in his return to central Illinois

Morris Day prepared to mesmerize fans in his return to central Illinois

URBANA –Morris Day and the Time is coming to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, September 15, and Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Day, a Springfield, Illinois native, about his road to fame and the memories that came with it. Kimberly Schofield: Morris Day, thank you…