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.
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Rural America still needs fast internet. Some worry new federal plans will fall short
The Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment – or BEAD – Program is meant to help far-flung places, like Choctaw County, Oklahoma finally get faster internet service.
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Central Illinois cyclists connect with the prairie, grab ice cream on moonlight bike ride
IPM’s Arjun Thakkar hopped on his bike to ride 22 miles with cyclists under the fool moon — and see how the experience helps them get in touch with the countryside.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Oct. 2 – Oct. 5
The CU Folk and Roots Festival, a guided journey of storytelling and fine dining, autumn celebrations, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.
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A student vandalized a University of Illinois building. U of I prohibited him from coming back onto campus.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suspended a student after he spray painted on the columns of Foellinger Auditorium in the spring. With no opportunity to reenroll, he feels the move was unjust.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 25 – Sep. 28
Orchestra and band concerts, UIUC homecoming celebrations, an award-winning play, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.
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Bob and Bill Odenkirk discuss Illinois roots and their passion for comedy on Prairie Fire
Brothers Bob and Bill Odenkirk stopped by the studio of the WILL-TV show “Prairie Fire” to talk about their Illinois roots, their professional relationship and their latest work.
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Two new sculptures join Urbana Parks’ permanent collection
The Urbana Park District recently acquired two marble sculptures for its permanent art display at Meadowbrook Park. Sculpted into a slab of swirling diverted petals, artist Jon Isherwood titled them “The Gifting Angel” and “After Giverny,” referencing impressionist artist Claude Monet’s waterlilies.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 18 – Sep. 21
Riggs Oktoberfest, Pygmalion, fall festivals, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.
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Thinking of biking to work? These Champaign County residents did.
Autumn is fast approaching, which leaves just a few months left to go out on a comfortable bike ride before colder weather arrives. With Champaign County Bike Month underway, some community members are getting a taste of riding on two wheels for the first time in the area. On Wednesday’s Bike to Work Day event,…
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Young men share how crime has impacted them at community discussion
CHAMPAIGN— Champaign County officials, program leaders and youth met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the issues troubling young people. Panelists, including three young men who were invited to share their experience, discussed youth crime, gun violence and programs aimed at supporting young people. About 80 people attended the Champaign County Community Coalition event, which takes place…
