https://will.illinois.edu/news/podcast/P12800 en © 2026 University of Illinois Public radio news, features, and stories that matter to Illinois. Illinois Public Media - WILL News and Features from Illinois Public Radio - WILL-AM-FM-TV-Online, University of Illinois In Depth News and Features from Illinois Public Media, the Public Broadcasting Service of the University of Illinois episodic Illinois Public Media will-web@illinois.edu willamfmtv@gmail.com willamfmtv@gmail.com no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/illinois-public-media-and-the-college-of-media-team-up-to-offer-teen-podcast-workshops https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/illinois-public-media-and-the-college-of-media-team-up-to-offer-teen-podcast-workshops Illinois Public Media and the College of Media team up to offer teen podcast workshops Illinois Public Media News The workshops will be held April 4, 11 and 25. Registration is required. The workshops will be held April 4, 11 and 25. Registration is required. content creation lab angela aguayo college of media at university of illinois Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:46:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/from-the-archives-from-far-behind-to-final-four https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/from-the-archives-from-far-behind-to-final-four From the Archives: From Far Behind to Final Four Illinois Public Media News University of Illinois Fighting Illini Advance to the Final Four.  University of Illinois Fighting Illini Advance to the Final Four.  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:46:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2025-26-roger-ebert-fellows-discuss-one-battle-after-another https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2025-26-roger-ebert-fellows-discuss-one-battle-after-another 2025-26 Roger Ebert Fellows discuss “One Battle After Another” Illinois Public Media News On Thursday March 5, the 2025-26 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows--Paige Gaines, Amir Rehab and Jin Wang--will introduce a free 7 p.m. screening of "One Battle After Another" along with Ebert Fellowship advisor Michael Phillips. Here's a preview, with Michael in conversation with Jin, Amir and Paige, recorded last week in the WILL-FM studios.  On Thursday March 5, the 2025-26 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows--Paige Gaines, Amir Rehab and Jin Wang--will introduce a free 7 p.m. screening of "One Battle After Another" along with Ebert Fellowship advisor Michael Phillips. Here's a preview, with Michael in conversation with Jin, Amir and Paige, recorded last week in the WILL-FM studios.  one battle after another ebertfellows michael phillips leonardo dicaprio oscars 2026 spurlock museum Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:12:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/at-ipm-news-forum-champaign-county-executive-candidates-discuss-data-centers-ice-and-local-finances https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/at-ipm-news-forum-champaign-county-executive-candidates-discuss-data-centers-ice-and-local-finances 2026 IPM News Forum with Champaign County Executive candidates Illinois Public Media News The two Democrats running for Champaign County Executive in the 2026 primary shared their views on data centers, federal immigration enforcement and much more. The two Democrats running for Champaign County Executive in the 2026 primary shared their views on data centers, federal immigration enforcement and much more. election 2026 sanford hess michelle jett champaign county executive Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:12:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/checking-in-with-2024-205-ebertfellows https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/checking-in-with-2024-205-ebertfellows Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebert Fellows Illinois Public Media News The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows—Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell—reflect on a year of writing, talking, and festivalgoing both at Ebertfest and True/False Film Festival, with Ebert Fellowship advisor/mentor Michael Phillips, the film critic of the Chicago Tribune. Good summer, everyone! The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows—Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell—reflect on a year of writing, talking, and festivalgoing both at Ebertfest and True/False Film Festival, with Ebert Fellowship advisor/mentor Michael Phillips, the film critic of the Chicago Tribune. Good summer, everyone! Wed, 21 May 2025 18:04:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/this-is-like-leaving-home-for-us-chancellor-robert-jones-on-departure-from-u-of-i-trump-targeting-higher-ed-and-leading-through-covid https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/this-is-like-leaving-home-for-us-chancellor-robert-jones-on-departure-from-u-of-i-trump-targeting-higher-ed-and-leading-through-covid ‘This is like leaving home for us’: Chancellor Robert Jones talks about departing U of I, Trump targeting higher ed, and leading through crises Illinois Public Media News University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones talks about how the university is fighting back as the Trump administration withholds billions in federal funds from higher education. He also addresses why he is leaving for the University of Washigton. Watch our interview May 1, 2025 on WILL-TV. Or listen to the Dialogue show, this Saturday at 11 am on FM 101.1 llinois Soul. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones talks about how the university is fighting back as the Trump administration withholds billions in federal funds from higher education. He also addresses why he is leaving for the University of Washigton. Watch our interview May 1, 2025 on WILL-TV. Or listen to the Dialogue show, this Saturday at 11 am on FM 101.1 llinois Soul. chancellor robert jones university of illinois at urbana-champaign Thu, 01 May 2025 19:30:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2025-ebertfellows-review-dog-day-afternoon https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2025-ebertfellows-review-dog-day-afternoon 2025 Ebert Fellows Review ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Illinois Public Media News A streetwise gem of 1970s studio filmmaking, director Sidney Lumet's "Dog Day Afternoon" handed newly minted superstar Al Pacino one of his greatest roles: Brooklyn bank robber Sonny, based on a real person and an improbable true-crime story, about a desperate man with a complicated home life and a hostage situation that turns into a media circus.  A streetwise gem of 1970s studio filmmaking, director Sidney Lumet's "Dog Day Afternoon" handed newly minted superstar Al Pacino one of his greatest roles: Brooklyn bank robber Sonny, based on a real person and an improbable true-crime story, about a desperate man with a complicated home life and a hostage situation that turns into a media circus.  2025 ebert fellows dog day afternoon roger ebert ebertfest 2025 ebertfellows Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:02:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2024-eberfellows-review-bob-marley-one-love https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2024-eberfellows-review-bob-marley-one-love 2024 Ebert Fellows review Bob Marley: One Love Illinois Public Media News The 2024 University of Illinois Ebertfellows review the new Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love. The 2024 University of Illinois Ebertfellows review the new Bob Marley biopic, Bob Marley: One Love. ebertfellows 2024 bob marley bob marley: one love one love Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:19:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2022-23-ebertfellows-recap-ebertfest https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/2022-23-ebertfellows-recap-ebertfest 2022-23 Ebert Fellows Recap Ebertfest Illinois Public Media News Last month, the Virginia Theatre once again hosted Ebertfest, organized by co-founder and now ringleader Chaz Ebert, along with longtime festival director Nate Kohn. Here's a look back, featuring the 2022-2023 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows: Lee Beckett, Andrew Stover and Tania Trejo. They joined fellowship advisor Michael Philllips, the film critic of the Chicago Tribune, for a conversation about what it meant to convene this gathering of hundreds of film fans in person once again. Last month, the Virginia Theatre once again hosted Ebertfest, organized by co-founder and now ringleader Chaz Ebert, along with longtime festival director Nate Kohn. Here's a look back, featuring the 2022-2023 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows: Lee Beckett, Andrew Stover and Tania Trejo. They joined fellowship advisor Michael Philllips, the film critic of the Chicago Tribune, for a conversation about what it meant to convene this gathering of hundreds of film fans in person once again. ebertfest 2023 roger ebert roger ebert fellows nine days wings of desire anvil orchestra in and of itself Tue, 09 May 2023 10:40:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/champaign-mayoral-candidates-discuss--future-plans-at-illinois-public-media-forum https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/champaign-mayoral-candidates-discuss--future-plans-at-illinois-public-media-forum Champaign mayoral candidates discuss future plans at Illinois Public Media forum Illinois Public Media News The candidates running for mayor of Champaign in the April 4, 2023 election gathered for a one-hour forum. The candidates running for mayor of Champaign in the April 4, 2023 election gathered for a one-hour forum. deborah frank feinen don gerard azark david cobbs champaign Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:48:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/filmspotting-2022-23-ebert-fellows-celebrate-the-holidays https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/filmspotting-2022-23-ebert-fellows-celebrate-the-holidays 2022-23 Ebert Fellows Celebrate the Holidays Illinois Public Media News Not all holiday movies are created equal, certainly not in the eyes of the 2022-23 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows. Not all holiday movies are created equal, certainly not in the eyes of the 2022-23 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows. ebert fellows roger ebert fellows ebert fellows 2022-23 michael phillips tania trejo lee beckett andrew stover Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:18:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/illinois-public-media-staff-read-proclamation-of-will-ams-100-years-on-air https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/illinois-public-media-staff-read-proclamation-of-will-ams-100-years-on-air Illinois Public Media staff read proclamation of WILL-AM’s 100 years on-air Illinois Public Media News On April 6, 1922, four members of the University of Illinois’s electrical engineering laboratory put WILL-AM on the air. What would follow is a century of service to bring news, music, sports, education, and entertainment to Illinois via AM radio, then FM radio,  then television, and later the internet. On April 6, 2022, the staff of Illinois Public Media staff read a proclamation to WILL’s 100th anniversary. On April 6, 1922, four members of the University of Illinois’s electrical engineering laboratory put WILL-AM on the air. What would follow is a century of service to bring news, music, sports, education, and entertainment to Illinois via AM radio, then FM radio,  then television, and later the internet. On April 6, 2022, the staff of Illinois Public Media staff read a proclamation to WILL’s 100th anniversary. will100 illinois public media 100th anniversary Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:45:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/next-news-brews-beatz-will-focus-on-champaign-urbana-educators https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/next-news-brews-beatz-will-focus-on-champaign-urbana-educators Next News, Brews & Beatz will focus on Champaign-Urbana educators Illinois Public Media News Illinois Public Media is committed to discussions about decreasing gun violence in Champaign-Urbana.On February 21, 2022, we'll talk with four educators about what students are telling them about the escalating violence and lack of safety. Illinois Public Media is committed to discussions about decreasing gun violence in Champaign-Urbana.On February 21, 2022, we'll talk with four educators about what students are telling them about the escalating violence and lack of safety. shootings educators schools champaign urbana Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:19:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/danville-pastor-urges-those-on-the-fence-to-get-vaccinated https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/danville-pastor-urges-those-on-the-fence-to-get-vaccinated Danville pastor urges those “on the fence” to get vaccinated Illinois Public Media News Danville pastor Ken McCray joins Illinois' "All in" ad campaign to honor late wife. Danville pastor Ken McCray joins Illinois' "All in" ad campaign to honor late wife. covid-19 vaccines coronavirus pastor ken mccray Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:37:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/december-13-news-brews-beatz-will-focus-on-champaign-urbana-youth-programs https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/december-13-news-brews-beatz-will-focus-on-champaign-urbana-youth-programs December 13 News, Brews & Beatz will focus on Champaign-Urbana youth programs Illinois Public Media News As of the week of December 6, Champaign-Urbana has seen 348 gun incidents and 23 homicides so far in 2021. Illinois Public Media's "News, Brews and Beatz" is bringing together people to talk about stopping gun violence. We previewed the upcoming discussion on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Pour Bros. Taproom in Champaign. As of the week of December 6, Champaign-Urbana has seen 348 gun incidents and 23 homicides so far in 2021. Illinois Public Media's "News, Brews and Beatz" is bringing together people to talk about stopping gun violence. We previewed the upcoming discussion on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Pour Bros. Taproom in Champaign. news brews beatz violence Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:40:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/music-that-soothed-the-soul-of-the-2020-2021-ebert-fellows https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/music-that-soothed-the-soul-of-the-2020-2021-ebert-fellows Music That Soothed The Soul Of The 2020-2021 Ebert Fellows Illinois Public Media News In this web exclusive, the 2020-2021 Ebert Fellows discuss the different types of music that helped them get through the pandemic. In this web exclusive, the 2020-2021 Ebert Fellows discuss the different types of music that helped them get through the pandemic. Thu, 20 May 2021 10:29:00 -0500 no