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The Interrupters
Frontline
8 pm Tuesday, Feb. 14, on WILL-TV
During one weekend in Chicago in 2008, 37 people were shot, seven of them fatally. Follow a group of older former gang leaders trying to “interrupt” shootings and protect their communities from the violence they once committed. From the producer of “Hoop Dreams.” Watch a preview.
NEWS: Music Superstar Whitney Houston Dies
Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. More from the Associated Press.
NEWS: US Sen. Durbin Endorses Goetten for Congress
Greene County States Attorney Matt Goetten has picked up the backing of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in his bid for the Democratic nomination in the 13th Congressional District race. More from Illinois Public Media News, including audio of Durbin.
WILL Tours: Washington, DC
Get away to our nation’s capital and meet some of the on-air personalities of NPR and PBS! Washington has been spruced up in recent years to make it a hot “new” destination. On our May 4-7 trip, we will see some famous sites and also some that are off the beaten track. Find out more.
News from Illinois Public Media
Lack of Evacuation Plans Leaves Students, Staff Unprepared
UIUC Lacks Sufficient Resources for Mental Health Services
US Sen. Durbin Endorses Goetten for Congress
Quinn: Gun Registry an ‘Uphill Climb’ in State
Ill. Sen. Mark Kirk Moved to Stroke Rehab Center
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Already Getting Ready for Spring
This winter’s mild weather notwithstanding, it’s a bit hard to believe the next growing season is already right around the corner. In this week’s segment of In My Backyard, Lisa Bralts discovers that local growers aren’t just thinking about the 2012 growing season—they’re way ahead of the rest of us. Listen.
Next on Focus
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:06 AM
Talk with the Candidate
Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:06 AM
Talk with the Family Physician
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Agricultural Broadcasting
Timely market reports and expert analysis
2012 All Day Agricultural Outlook Meeting Now a SELL-OUT
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Media Matters with Bob McChesney
Sundays from 1 to 2 pm Central on AM580
Sunday, February 12, 2012:
Author Richard Arum discuss higher education with Bob this Sunday.
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The Public Square
Citizen commentaries on AM580
4:45 and 6:45 pm on Fridays
February 03, 2012:
Gary Storm on Author Mark Braverman
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WILL Education
Ill. Public Broadcasters Offer New Digital Teaching Tool
Illinois Public Media and other public broadcasters in the state have launched Illinois Edition, a media on-demand service that integrates technology into the classroom to teach core subjects. Teachers from 43 Illinois schools tested the service last fall.
Live and Local with Kevin Kelly
Weekdays noon to 1pm
Ruth Moody made her name as one of Canada’s Wailin’ Jennys. Her first solo album, called The Garden, shows off her songwriting talents, ethereal vocals and impressive multi-instrumentalism. She’ll play in Springfield Saturday night, and she’ll be my guest on the Friday edition of “Live and Local.” And we’ll feature a performance by the local Anasazi String Quartet, live in our studio.
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Watch a Video of Resonation Station
The Mattoon-based acoustic band Resonation Station and their many instruments join host Kevin Kelly to perform original and cover songs in the studio for a lively hour. In the first half of the video, they play “Used to Call Me Baby” by Split Lip Rayfield. This is followed by a fun interpretation of the Jimi Hendrix tune “Crosstown Traffic.” Resonation Station is Collin Richey, Jeremy Taylor, Jordan Schilling and JB Faires. Watch the video and/or listen to the interview.
Classic Mornings with Vic Di Geronimo
9 am-noon weekdays
Why have just a good morning, when you can have a classic morning? Join Vic for his show right after Morning Edition on WILL-FM 90.9. He’ll share classical music and keep you company!
WILL Digital Radio
FM 90.9’s digital service provides three streams of content: FM 90.9 HD1 airs a simulcast of the FM music service; FM 90.9 HD2 airs a 24-hour music service, including programming from the C-24 classical music service and WILL-FM’s locally produced programs. HD3 airs the news and information service, also available on AM 580.
Illinois Pioneers Features Kaplan
7:30 pm Friday, Feb. 17
David Inge interviews U of I graduate Rick Kaplan, who’s served as president of CNN, senior vice president of ABC News and president of MSNBC, in one of several new episodes of WILL-TV’s Illinois Pioneers airing on Fridays at 7:30 pm in February.
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Should We End Black History Month?
Free screening and discussion
6 pm Tuesday, Feb. 7
Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green St.
Should Black History Month be ended? That’s the question explored in More Than a Month by African-American filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman as he embarks on a cross-country campaign to do just that.
