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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217 Today: New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role in Underground Railroad

January 16, 2026 No Comments

Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad highlights people around the state who helped with the Underground Railroad, including those in east central Illinois.

New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role with the Underground Railroad

January 16, 2026 No Comments

A new exhibit shares how people in Illinois, including east central Illinois, helped with the Underground Railroad. Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad runs through March 31st.

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217 Today: WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 15 – Jan. 18

January 15, 2026 No Comments

A look at the arts, culture, and entertainment coming to the central Illinois area this weekend.

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Local film competition challenges participants to make a movie in 48 hours

January 14, 2026 No Comments

Filmmakers and creatives can participate in Champaign Movie Maker’s 48 Hour Film Competition this weekend.

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217 Today: Local film competition challenges participants to make a movie in 48 hours

January 14, 2026 No Comments

Champaign Movie Makers is hosting their annual 48 Hour Film Competition this weekend, where participants have just two days to make a movie.

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 15 – Jan. 18

January 14, 2026 No Comments

A puzzle competition, celebrations of movies, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.