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Betty White backstage of “The Betty White Show.”

Betty White

Celebrate the First Lady of Television Aug. 21 on WILL-TV

Classical:BTS

Stories behind the people working within the classical music discipline in central Illinois

Mid-American Gardener Podcast

The latest episode is all about bugs

Tinisha Shade-Spain in the IDEA garden

Meet Tinisha

The new host of Mid-American Gardener on WILL-TV

Great British Baking Show

Watch the new season Friday nights on WILL-TV

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WILL Passport

Get caught up on past seasons before the Sept. premiere

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Your WILL forecast

From Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard

Leonard Bernstein — Artist Management

the evening concert, 7 to 9 pm Monday thru Thursday, and Sunday

August 20, 2018

“The Year 1958” on “the New York Philharmonic This Week” on tonight’s “Evening Concert”

1958 was the year Leonard Bernstein "took over'' as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.

Benny Goodman — By Photo by James Kreigsmann, New York - Original text : eBayfrontback), Public Domain,

Prairie Performances, fridays at 7 pm

August 17, 2018

Swing! Swing! Swing!

Celebration of the Allerton Music Barn Festival continues with a tribute to legendary clarinetist and band leader Benny Goodman.

A man in a studio with a bunch of vinyl records. — Photo by Mike Thomas

Classics of the Phonograph, saturdays at 11 am

June 23, 2017

John Frayne’s News-Gazette column

Each week, John Frayne shares his love for classical music and opera with you on WILL-FM. Did you know he also shares his knowledge via the News-Gazette?

A man and woman embrace on a bed on a stage — lyricopera.org

Afternoon at the Opera, saturdays at noon

August 18, 2018

Faust

The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a hauntingly original twist on a timeless tale.

Classic Mornings, 9 am - noon weekdays

August 09, 2018

A Bream Come True and a Joyful Neuss

It seems like a simple choice.

Classical 24 Music Playlist

These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

WILL Highlights

Classical:BTS

Stories behind the people working within the classical music discipline in central Illinois

Mid-American Gardener

Our panel of experts answer questions about lawn and garden care.

The 21st

21st century radio for the 21st state. Weekdays at 11 am on WILL-AM 580.