Illinois Public Media seeks independent films from local filmmakers
Submitted films will be nominated to be featured in the eighth annual PBS Online Film Festival.
Illinois Public Media launches Reel Midwest
Illinois Public Media is proud to announce the launch of Reel Midwest, a new independent film series that aims to find the best in features, documentaries, and short films in Illinois and across the Midwest.
Illinois Public Media hosts debate for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
Illinois Public Media will host an Illinois 13th Congressional District debate between Republican incumbent Rodney Davis and Democrat challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan on Thursday, October 18 in the WILL-TV studio.
New host of Mid-American Gardener announced
Illinois Public Media is delighted to announce Tinisha Shade-Spain as the new permanent host of Mid-American Gardener on WILL-TV. Her first show will be July 12, 2018.
Free book reading/signing with Sonia Manzano
Best known for her portrayal as “Maria” on Sesame Street for 44 years, Illinois Public Media presents a morning with Sonia Manzano.
Illinois Public Media announces its largest matching gift
Thanks to the generosity of the Newman’s Own Foundation and Friends of WILL, Illinois Public Media is offering its largest match gift ever during the WILL Marathon.
Mid-American Gardener’s Dianne Noland announces retirement
After 25 years with the show, Dianne Noland is retiring from her Mid-American Gardener hosting duties. Her final night hosting the gardening how-to television show will be Thursday, August 31, 2017.
Illinois Public Media receives national recognition in both radio and television
It has been an award-winning summer for Illinois Public Media, receiving a total of seven national awards for both radio and television, so far.
The 21st celebrates first anniversary by continuing to expand its northern reach
As The 21st celebrates this milestone, Illinois Public Media is excited to announce the addition of a fifth station, reaching an internal goal set by the team before the show even began broadcasting.
The 21st partners with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
The 21st—a production of Illinois Public Media airing on four public media stations across state—is excited to announce a partnership with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Beginning in May, Host and Executive Producer Niala Boodhoo will be hosting live broadcasts of the show from Medill’s downtown newsroom.