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The Goat Rodeo musicians (l-r) Chris Thile, Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan and Edgar Meyer.

Goat Rodeo Sessions Live

8 pm Friday, May 25, on WILL-TV

Bluegrass meets classical when four string virtuosos, renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, bluegrass fiddler Stuart Duncan, bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolin wizard Chris Thile, come together at Boston’s House of Blues.

Watch the group perform “Attaboy.”

News from Illinois Public Media

NEWS: Eavesdropping Measure Advances in Illinois General Assembly

Legislation to decriminalize audio recordings of police has won Illinois House approval. In Illinois, you don’t need permission to capture someone on video. But if the recording also picks up sound, state law says you have to get the person’s permission. More from Illinois Public Radio.

NEWS: Quinn to Abolish Controversial Scholarship Program

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he intends to sign a law abolishing a controversial scholarship program that allowed state legislators the ability to grant tuition waivers to students in their districts. More from Illinois Public Radio.

NEWS: Gery Chico Assesses Education in Illinois

Illinois State Board of Education Chair, Gery Chico talks with Illinois Public Media’s Sean Powers about some of the changes coming to the state’s schools, and the financial challenges they face. Listen to the interview.


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News from Illinois Public Media

Eavesdropping Measure Advances in Illinois General Assembly

Quinn to Abolish Controversial Scholarship Program

Urbana Council Approves Hike in Gas Tax

Flatlander Donates Money Raised for Cooking Classes

Ill. Board of Education Chair Worries About Funding

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We Want You on Our Election Team

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WILL is trying something different. We want you to tell us what you need to help you become an informed voter.  What are the most important issues we should ask the candidates before Election Day? What would you most want to hear, see or read from WILL between now and November?  Chat online with WILL’s Kimberlie Kranich, director of Community Content and Engagement.

Today on Focus

10:06 AM:
Flagrant Conduct: the Story of Lawrence v. Texas: How a Bedroom Arrest Decriminalized Gay Americans

11:06 AM:
Foot Care

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Timely market reports and expert analysis

Follow the Corn Bus Tour

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Media Matters with Bob McChesney

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Sundays from 1 to 2 pm Central on AM580

Sunday, May 27, 2012:
Dan Schiller discusses Communication history and the Internet.

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The Public Square

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Citizen commentaries on AM580

4:45 and 6:45 pm on Fridays

May 18, 2012:
Robert Naiman on Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal

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Dinosaurs A to Z Special

Don’t know your Apatosaurus from your Zigongosaurus? Meet all 26 species that make up the rollicking, rock-and-roll Dinosaur Train hit song “Dinosaurs A to Z” in the all-new, one-hour “Dinosaurs A to Z” special premiering at 8 am Monday, May 14, on WILL-TV.

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Live and Local with Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly

Weekdays noon to 1pm

On the Tuesday edition of "Live and Local," I'll talk with John Stephens of The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan about their 55th Anniversary Concert and Gala, happening June 2. And we'll visit with flutist Jonathan Keeble and harpist Ann Yeung--who together are the Aletheia Duo--about their new CD, "Song of the Black Swan."

Live and Local progam info & archives

Artsfest video interviews

Artsfest local arts calendar

Cello-Guitar Duo Montana Skies on “Live and Local”

Jennifer Adams of Montana Skies

Jonathan and Jennifer Adams are Montana Skies, a cello-guitar fusion duo whose music ranges from Vivaldi to Pink Floyd. They joined Kevin Kelly recently on Live and Local. Here’s a video of a portion of their original work entitle “Locomotion Commotion Potion,” or LCP. Watch the video.

Classic Mornings with Vic Di Geronimo

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

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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.

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WILL Hunger Programs Win Awards

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Illinois Public Media’s programming about community hunger has won two Silver Awards of Distinction in the international 2012 Communicator Awards. It also was named a Bronze Winner in the 2012 Telly Awards.

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WILL Wins 6 AP Awards

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WILL’s reporters and contributors won six awards in the downstate radio division of the 2011 Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association Journalism Excellence Contest, including best investigative series, best documentary series and best sports story.

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Patterns Magazine Online

June 2012 PatternsPatterns Magazine is WILL's monthly guide to programs and schedules on WILL-TV, WILL-FM, and WILL-AM.

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Hustle

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8 pm Thursdays

Follow the exploits of a group of five expert con artists who target the rich and greedy on the streets of London. Starring Adrian Lester and Robert Vaughn and co-produced by the BBC, the action-packed drama entertains with snappy dialogue, humor and intrigue.

Mid-American Gardener 20th Anniversary

Dianne Noland

7 pm Thursday, May 24, on WILL-TV

What surprises do the Mid-American Gardener panelists have in store for the 20th anniversary show? Join the celebration and see clips from old shows and other special content. The program debuted May 21, 2992, as Illinois Gardener with Jack Kelly as host. Dianne Noland succeeded Jack as host in 1999. Visit the Mid-American Gardener website.

Update on DIRECTV Interference Problem

We are continuing to work with federal authorities to identify the source of the interference in the Springfield area that is affecting WILL-TV’s DIRECTV viewers. In addition to trying to eliminate the interference, WILL is developing a plan to deliver our signal to DIRECTV through a fiber source. We are working with vendors to bring the plan into realization. This will require the purchase of capital equipment and reoccurring costs to provide our signal to DIRECTV.

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Mid-American Gardener, 7 pm Thursdays

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Answering Questions from Gardeners Across Region 5

Each week, host Dianne Noland and a panel of experts answer viewer questions about lawn and garden care. Because they share advice that’s tailored to Region 5 growing conditions, the information is always what you need to know, when you need to know it.

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From TV Worth Blogging

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Tigers and Pickers and Midwives, Oh My!

Last week’s PBS Annual Meeting in Denver was perhaps the most exciting in recent memory. Celebrities and other notable persons were in abundance. But more important were the previews of upcoming shows. From a companion to Antiques Roadshow to the long-awaited return to Fred Rogers’ neighborhood, there was something to interest all ages!

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