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Water 101
Wednesday, Feb. 15, on WILL-AM
News: 6:35 & 8:35 am; 12:35, 4:45, & 6:45 pm
In-depth report on proposed stormwater utility fees in Champaign and Urbana.
Focus: 11:06 am
Water 101: How Your Water and Sewage Work
with guests from Illinois American Water Corporation and Champaign Public Works
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.
From Illinois Public Media News
Ask the Mayors: A Conversation with the Mayors of Champaign and Urbana
Published Thursday, February 02, 2012
In a Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 broadcast on WILL-TV, Champaign Mayor Don Gerard and Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing talked about a range of issues such as a stormwater utility fee, police leadership, roundabouts and Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day. They spoke with Illinois Public Media’s Jim Meadows and took questions from callers.
News Headlines:
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
More Illinois Public Media News and Archives...
Agricultural Broadcasting
Timely market reports and expert analysis
2012 All Day Agricultural Outlook Meeting Now a SELL-OUT
Get the latest WILL Ag Audio/Market Analysis...
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.
All Media Matters programs and archives...
Keepin' the Faith with Steve Shoemaker
Sundays from 5 to 6 pm Central on AM580
Sunday, February 05, 2012:
"The Jewish Sages on Psychology," with Prof. William Berkson
All Keepin' the Faith programs and archives...
Legal Issues in the News
Monday mornings at 7:35 am central on WILL-AM
Three faculty members of the University of Illinois College of Law will provide commentary for WILL-AM’s Legal Issues in the News, airing Monday mornings at 7:35 am. Winner of seven Associated Press awards for best editorial commentary.
Monday, February 13, 2012 :
Insider Trading in D.C.
Next on Focus
Interviews on global affairs and daily life
Listener call-in lines during the show:
217-333-9455 or toll-free 800-222-9455
The Public Square
Citizen commentaries on AM580
4:45 and 6:45 pm on Fridays
Friday, February 03, 2012:
Gary Storm on Author Mark Braverman
All Public Square commentaries and archives...
Environmental Alamanac
A weekly commentary by Rob Kanter from the University of Illinois Environmental Council (Thursdays at 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm)
Something of Interest
Features from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois (Wednesdays at 6:19 pm)
News from NPR
U.S. News:
- Oklahoma Opts Out Of Foreclosure Deal
- Hard Times Familiar in Okfuskee County, Okla.
- Mild Weather Warming Local Budgets
World News:
- A Year After Mubarak, Where Does Egypt Stand?
- Greece's Coalition Party Leaders Push Bailout Deal
- Euro-Courts Blasted Over Al-Qaida Suspect's Release
Politics & Society:
- Mitt Romney Wins Maine GOP Caucuses
- Religion And Birth Control: Not Just A GOP Fight
- New Contraceptive Plan: A Successful Balancing Act?
On All Things Considered:
- N.C. Regulator Tapped To Handle $25B Mortgage Deal
- A Year After Mubarak, Where Does Egypt Stand?
- Week In News: A Week Of Deals For Obama
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