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.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 23 – Apr. 26

April 22, 2026 No Comments

The Illinois Marathon Weekend, C-U Area Prom Giveaway, Arbor Day celebrations, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 16 – Apr. 19

April 15, 2026 No Comments

A Tango festival, the last Ebertfest, and an event honoring Earth Day are all happening this weekend in Central Illinois.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 9 – Apr. 12

April 8, 2026 No Comments

Boneyard Arts Festival, the Festival of Quilts, opening nights of theatre and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Illini look to advance to NCAA National Championship for the first time in 21 years

April 3, 2026 No Comments

The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team takes on UConn this weekend for the NCAA Final Four National Semifinals. IPM’s Steve Morck and Kimberly Schofield talk about the team’s success this season.

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Local organization receives advocacy award to support child sexual abuse prevention efforts

April 2, 2026 No Comments

Morning Edition Host Kimberly Schofield sat down with Jaya Kolisetty, RACES executive director, to discuss the Darkness to Light Advocacy Award and the organization’s services

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 2 – Apr. 5

April 1, 2026 No Comments

The Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge, an egg hunt for dogs, the Edible Book Festival, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.