PBS for Central Illinois
What are Dreams?
NOVA
7 pm Tuesday on WILL-TV
What are dreams and why do we have them? NOVA joins leading dream researchers as they embark on a variety of neurological and psychological experiments to investigate the world of sleep and dreams. Watch a preview.
The Latest from TV Worth Blogging
(Big) Bird is the Word
I would be remiss if I failed to note the 40th birthday of Sesame Street. When the show premiered on November 10, 1969, I was five years old and therefore not part of the intended preschool audience. Which does not mean that I didn't watch it.
I know that I'm by no means alone in visiting Sesame Street long after leaving its recommended demographic. The humor, the media parodies, the celebrity guests and, of course, the lovably furry Muppets keep us coming back.
Read more on TV Worth Blogging...
Illinois Gardener, 7 pm Thursdays
Answering Questions from Gardeners Across Illinois
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 Illinois growing conditions, the information is always what you need to know, when you need to know it.
The Latest from Prairie Fire
Orpheum Science Museum; First Lego League; Great Pumpkin Patch; Cave-In-Rock
WILL has fun and learns something about science at the Orpheum Children's Science Museum in Champaign; we watch some amazing kids designing and building robots and structures out of Legos; we travel to Rockome to meet the Condill family and walk through their pumpkin patch; we travel to Cave-In-Rock State Park and see the natural wonders there
“Red Grange Remembers” DVD Now Available!
Highlights and Reflections of Football’s First Superstar
WILL-TV’s newest production featuring never-before-broadcast portions of Grange’s last significant interview interspersed with photos and film of his career.
Buy the DVD and watch it anytime! Perfect for Illini and sports fans on your gift list! Or support WILL and receive the DVD.
Read more and watch a video clip.
Lincoln: Prelude to the Presidency
Abraham Lincoln’s experiences on muddy roads, in homes of friends and in courtrooms on Illinois’ Eighth Judicial Circuit shaped the views and honed the skills that guided him when he became president.
Buy the DVD, and watch bonus interviews and stories.
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Football legends ... architectural pioneers ... war heroes ... and steadfast Illini spirit. The surprising history of Memorial Stadium.
Visit the Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit Web site
Digital TV Transition
Are you having trouble receiving WILL’s digital signal? Trying to figure out if you need a new antenna? We can help!
Digital Television FAQ
WILL-TV ended its analog TV broadcasts on March 31, 2009. Here are answers to key questions about receiving digital TV.
Where to find WILL Digital TV
Where to find WILL-TV’s digital television channels over-the-air and on Cable TV systems
