
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.

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.

At the latest Coffee Across Cultures Hour event, students gathered in the Siebel Center for Design in Champaign to enjoy coffee, tea and pastries while exploring this month’s theme: childhood games.

At West Side Park, an American flag was raised to half-staff and “Amazing Grace” was played by two Champaign Fire Honor Guard members at a ceremony to commemorate the lives of first responders who were lost during the 9/11 attacks 24 years ago today.

An audition workshop, the premier working vintage farm show in the U.S., one of the biggest garage sales across CU, music and sweet corn festivals, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.

An educational nature hike, a film festival celebrating an Oscar-winning actor, a gala celebrating student films, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.

The Illinois State Fair, live music festivals, film screenings and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 31 Sound Bites (Live Concert Series)Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Plaza Stage, Champaign, ILDetails: Weekly Thursday concert series. This week:

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 24 Jazz in the Park: Emma Taylor Trio & TromBariTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Morrissey Park, Champaign, ILDetails: Presented by Champaign

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 17 Uncorked at Krannert CenterTime: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, ILDetails: Final installment of the

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 10 Coffee and a Craft: Beginner Knit for AdultsTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Douglass Branch Library, Champaign, ILDetails: Monthly summer workshop.

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, July 3 Intuitive Yoga and JournalingTime: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, ILDetails: Part of the weekly series

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth Celebration at Lake Land CollegeTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Lake Land College, Mattoon, ILDetails: Enjoy music, games, giveaways, a

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, June 12 Juneteenth 2025: Reflections and Reverence CeremonyTime: 12:00 p.m.Location: Urbana City HallDetails: Presentations and workshops to educate the public and celebrate Juneteenth,

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, June 5 Reparations Town Hall at Church of the Living GodTime: 7:00 p.m.Location: Champaign, ILDetails: Panel of national and local speakers will address