Illinois Public Media’s new leaders describe their vision, hope to allay staff concerns
Lillie Duncanson and John Steinbacher officially began sharing the executive director role on Sunday.
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Illinois Public Media’s Executive Director addresses upcoming departure
Bresnahan will become the special advisor to the dean on public media at the college, and two department heads are being promoted from within to take on the executive director role.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 13 – Nov. 16
A book fair, holiday light displays, and a market showcasing talented artists are all happening in central Illinois this week.
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Where to find food assistance in Central Illinois as SNAP funding remains in jeopardy
Funding for federal food assistance is set to run out on Saturday, Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. IPM News is compiling a list of resources and food pantries in East Central Illinois.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 6 – Nov. 9
Plays and musicals, an art fair, a film festival and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.
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Tasks on a treadmill: Live show pushes the limits, explores human abilities in unique way
Burnout Paradise features four artists will performing a series of tasks all while running on treadmills. The show is coming to Krannert Center for the Performing arts this November 7 and 8.
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Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
If All the Sky Were Paper will feature artwork by veterans at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts through November.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 30 – Nov. 2
Halloween activities, Día de los Muertos celebrations, auditions for a play, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.
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Good gourd! These Midwesterners are raising giant pumpkins that weigh as much as a car
Giant pumpkins can top the scales at more than 2,000 pounds – and caring for these behemoths is often a full-time job. But for some growers in the central U.S., the dream of raising a world record-setting pumpkin is a tantalizing prospect.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 23 – Oct. 26
Opening night of a play, performances of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, CU Pride celebrations, and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.
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Chef Lab, a shared kitchen space, aims to build a culinary community in Champaign-Urbana
A new shared kitchen space, known as ChefLab, aims to promote community among culinary artists in the Champaign-Urbana area.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 16 – Oct. 19
The CU Jazz Festival, Halloween and fall celebrations, international musical touring acts, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.
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Paralympian Susannah Scaroni reflects on her performance following Chicago Marathon win
Two-time Boston Marathon winner Susannah Scaroni said she feels grateful and “a little sore” after her first-place finish Sunday at the Chicago Marathon. Her attention now turns to next month’s New York City Marathon.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 9 – Oct. 12
Art exhibits with artist discussions, karaoke inspired by the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, fall festivals, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.
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The historical mistreatment of Black Americans prompts calls for reparations in Urbana
Community members gathered Saturday morning for a public hearing that explored the historical and ongoing hurt of Black Americans in Illinois, with a call to action for reparations. The event took place at the Krannert Center in Urbana.
