PBS for Central Illinois
Heart of Jenin
Wide Angle
9 pm Wednesday on WILL-TV
The death of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy, killed by Israeli soldiers, turns into a gift of hope for Israeli children: Ahmed Khatib’s parents consent to donating their son’s organs.
The Latest from TV Worth Blogging
Molly Sugden Dies
Molly Sugden, best known to WILL-TV viewers as "Mrs. Slocombe" on the long-running British comedy Are You Being Served?, has died at age 86, according to BBC News. She is the second AYBS? cast member to pass away this year, the first being Wendy Richard, who played "Miss Brahms."
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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
Blacksmiths, Storytellers, Lincoln: Circuit Towns
Prairie Fire visits people who are working to keep ancient traditions alive. First we join one of the largest gatherings of blacksmiths in the Midwest and watch as they ply one of the world's oldest, and hottest, trades. Then we listen to storytellers and hear how the art of storytelling has been kept alive and passed down throughout human history. And, as part of our Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial celebration, we see what life was like for people in central Illinois in the mid-1800s when Lincoln and other traveling lawyers came to town.
Red Grange Remembers
Coming Sept. 8 ...
The story of football’s first superstar told in his own words. A new WILL-TV production with exclusive footage from Harold “Red” Grange’s last in-depth interview.
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.
By the People: A Lincoln Portrait
Out of the mouths of central Illinoisans comes a series of moving tributes to Lincoln using the power of his own words. Thirteen video shorts are airing on WILL-TV. Click on the link below to watch them.
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.
