Kimberly Schofield

Morning Show Host / Arts Reporter

About Kimberly

              Kimberly Schofield started at Illinois Public Media as the host of All Things Considered and is now the host of Morning Edition. After graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she worked as a reporter and anchor for a local radio station. Kimberly stepped away from radio for over a decade but found her way back at WILL and enjoys the authenticity and opportunities public media provides. Outside of the newsroom, Kimberly can be found working out and performing in plays and musicals.

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15

March 11, 2026 No Comments

A performance by the Jupiter String Quartet, a 5K where you can bring your dog, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 5 – Mar. 8

March 4, 2026 No Comments

The first show of Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre season, a quadball tournament, a choir performance, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A woman holds a fiddle while posing in front of a brick building.

Renowned fiddler Natalie MacMaster carries on Celtic musical traditions

February 26, 2026 No Comments

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All Stars perform at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, March 3.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 26 – Mar. 1

February 25, 2026 No Comments

A celebration of Hip Hop, a Black History gala, the Insect Fear Film Festival, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 19 – Feb. 22

February 18, 2026 No Comments

A celebration of queer art, a glow stick dance party, a dinosaur experience, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

A man poses with a saxophone in front of outdoor lights.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 12 – Feb. 15

February 11, 2026 No Comments

A dinner full of love and music, a health fair, English Country Dance and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.