Direct from Champaign: A Hamilton star and a Student Virtuoso talk about raising the bar

Get a sneak peak of the new Obama Presidential Center, then listen his 2004 interview with WILL-radio

IPM's Reginald Hardwick leads you on a tour of the grounds of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Then we listen to then-State Sen. Obama on WILL-AM.

Illinois Public Media and Illinois Soul says farewell to Kimberly Schofield

After four years at Illinois Public Media, Kimberly Schofield is leaving the air but she's not going far.

DeShawn Williams marks a year as mayor; Inside the Lincoln School for Black children; and Mýa releases album with 70’s/80’s vibes

DeShawn Williams talks about his first year as Urbana's mayor; we visit a restored one-room schoolhouse for Black children; and Mýa talks about her new album.

Remembering Miles Davis and his musical genius on his 100th birthday

May 26, 2026, would have been the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, an Illinois native who changed the course of music.

Direct from Champaign: A Hamilton star and a Student Virtuoso talk about raising the bar

Our Dialogue for Teens hosts learn about a ‘Hamilton’ star who rose from Champaign to Broadway and an emerging talent from Centennial High School.