Don Tracy, Illinois' Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, sat down with IPM's Brian Mackey for a conversation on @21st.show to discuss his views on immigration enforcement, abortion, and the war in Iran. Link to full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCSk...

We are wishing a very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough today! He has dedicated a century and a lifetime to opening all of our eyes to the natural world, redefining how we see ourselves and our fellow creatures 🌏💚 You can catch a plethora of Attenborough documentaries this month on WILL

IPM News' Abigail Bottar's feature, "Animal activists celebrate their first global ‘Sanctuary Day,'" recently aired on NPR's "All Things Considered." The piece covers the 40th anniversary of Farm Animal Sanctuary Day and a micro sanctuary in Indiana. Link: ipmnewsroom.org/animal-activ...

It’s day 2 of our Spring Radio Fund Drive!🌱 We are so grateful to the Friends of WILL—community members like Terry and Barbara England. Because of them and because of people like you, local public media can continue to thrive in central Illinois. 🌱 Please join them in supporting IPM at willgive.org

Today we are launching our annual Spring Radio Fund Drive! 🌷🌷🌷 We’re grateful for the Friends of WILL. Because of people like you, NPR, PBS, and the music you love continue to serve our community. We’re asking you to support it now with a gift today. Visit willgive.org.

It's Public Radio Broadcasting Day! 🎙️📻✨ In honor of Public Radio Broadcasting Day today, we are jumping into the archives and revisiting a piece of history from our WILL 100 celebration in 2022! Story here: will.illinois.edu/will100/stor...

FYI! In case you heard about the shuttering of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), we want you to know here at IPM — we are still here for you and our for Central Illinois communities! 💜

Happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! 🥳 Clef Notes celebrates with a look at the role of music in Jane Austen's life and the world of her novels. Take a deeper dive into Austen's world: tinyurl.com/y4m9aarr

Join us TONIGHT at 7 PM on WILL-TV for an all new holiday Q&A from Mid American Gardener filmed at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery! 🐐🎄 Learn how to keep poinsettias and tropicals happy and alive all through the winter. Plus, Jim Appleby joins us with a lesson on evergreens.

Thank you to the 170 Friends of WILL who contributed more than $40,000 in support of Illinois Public Media on Giving Tuesday. 🧡 We appreciate your investment in local journalism, cultural programming, and community connection. 🧡 www.willgive.org

On this Giving Tuesday, hear why supporters have chosen to donate to Illinois Public Media. We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for your continued support of local public media for the good of all! 💜

It's Giving Tuesday! In honor of the spirit of caring for those around us, tonight we are re-airing the 2018 documentary "Mister Rogers: It's You I Like" at 7 PM on WILL-TV. 💜

It’s Giving Tuesday! Kimberly and John are on the air this morning asking for your support of IPM News and the many locally focused services Illinois Public Media provides. And thanks to generous Friends of WILL, every gift will be matched! You can make a difference at willgive.org.

The WE ❤️ PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon is a live-recorded celebration in honor of 55 years of public television. Join us for the WE PUBLIC TELEVISION! telethon at 8 PM on WILL-TV or on your PBS App. Donate early and support the programming you love at www.willgive.org 💜

A tower crew are surveying the WILL-TV and WILL-FM tower today. For their safety, there will be some disruption in service this afternoon for over-the-air WILL-TV and FM viewers and listeners. We apologize for the inconvenience and will be back up and running soon! Online streams remain available.

We have a very special "Afternoon at the Opera" coming up TOMORROW! This Saturday, tune into "Afternoon at the Opera" for Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” at noon, followed by “Adriana Mater” by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho at 2 PM.

It was a Friendsgiving to remember! 🍂 We are so grateful to the over 150 community members who joined us last Wednesday for a tour of our studios, picked up vintage WILL swag, and chatted with staff, hosts, and fellow public media fans! We're thankful for our Illinois Public Media community! 💜

We love seeing your "For the Good of All" signs across Central Illinois! 💜 If you would like to show your support with your own sign -- let us know! Stop by Campbell Hall at 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana and grab a sign OR let us know by request here on socials.

It's time to grab your Illinois Public Media program gear while you still can! Our ✨IPM Pop-Up Shop✨ is only around until November 23! Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8 (just in time for holiday gifting!🎁) Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨

Dear listeners and viewers — we want to hear from you! 💜Illinois Public Media (IPM) has launched a new survey to inform the development of a new strategic plan to help guide our future. We want you to be a part of that! 💜 Please take a few minutes and visit: go.illinois.edu/IPM-BlueSky

On Public Radio Music Day, IPM celebrates the people behind Illinois Classical and Illinois Soul—our staff members who thoughtfully select the music and share the stories behind the artists. Support human connection over algorithms today at: www.willgive.org 💜💜💜

At low power, AM 580 will have a reduced signal but can still be heard on www.will.illinois.edu, the IPM App, and 90.9 HD3 We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make sure our AM transmitter is working at its best! 💜

The team behind our program "Prairie Fire" took home 5 Emmy Awards this past weekend at the Mid-America Emmys including Best Magazine Program! Congratulations to everyone involved and to the incredible people across our region whose stories continue to inspire and resonate beyond Central Illinois!✨

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Check out our list of classical events taking place in Central Illinois this week. For more details, see the October edition of Clef Notes. 🎶 Not a subscriber yet? Sign up today at will.illinois.edu/signup to get the classical calendar sent straight to your inbox each month.

Thousands gathered in Urbana on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest, marching in opposition to the policies of the Trump administration.

29 years ago today, the iconic Arthur premiered on PBS KIDS, shaping the childhoods of so many of us! 🎉 Premiering on October 7, 1996, Arthur taught us the power and fun of the library card! 📚💜 Feeling nostalgic? You can still catch Arthur today: pbskids.org/videos/arthur and on your PBS Kids App!

Our beloved WILL-FM 90.9 Classical is rebranding as Illinois Classical! 🎼✨ Please follow Illinois Classical to support and stay in the know with classic happenings in Central Illinois.🎺 FB: www.facebook.com/illinoisclas... IG: www.instagram.com/ilpublicmedia/

Feeling indecisive? Katie Buzard, editor of Clef Notes, shares her expert picks for each month of the 2025 - 2026 season at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts✨ ✨ You can't go wrong with Katie's advice! 🎺 Check out Clef Notes for all the details: tinyurl.com/yy29vy2e

Today the staff of IPM had the chance to celebrate Jim Meadows and his storied career in public broadcasting. His impact will continue to be felt here at Illinois Public Media and across the wider journalistic landscape through both his own work and mentorship. ipmnewsroom.org/farewell/

Have you seen Illinois Public Media's all-new Weekly News Quiz? Test your knowledge of the latest local news in Central Illinois! ➡️ ipmnewsroom.org/quiz/