Projects

Projects

Community Cinema
The Community Cinema project
WILL's monthly series of award-winning, independent documentaries from the Independent Television Services screened and discussed at the Champaign Public Library.
Health & Wellness Initiatives
A variety of colorful, fresh vegetables arranged on a kitchen countertop.
Engage with initiatives in east central Illinois that are attemping to reduce obesity and encourage active living, access to healthy food, shared family meals, and safe routes to school and work.
L is for Lovin’ Local Food
Fresh produce leaned against a countertop.
A day of programming on WILL on the topic of local food production and availability for all.
9/11: Ten Years Later
Smoke pours off one of the towers of the World Trade Center.
Stories that look back at the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Baseball
Baseball player swinging a bat
A collection of stories about baseball's history in east central Illinois.
Bike to Work
Woman standing next to bicycle outside
Stories, events, and tips on biking to work and school from residents of east central Illinois.
Central Illinois Restaurants Using Local Food
4 kinds of berries on display at farmers market
A list of restaurants in Central Illinois that use locally grown food in their menu
Civil Rights
Martin Luther King at March on Washington
The challenges and triumphs of civil rights movements in east central Illinois and across the country.
Community Conversations
Hoopeston teens at a Community Conversation.
Listening to communities in east central Illinois talk about their concerns, needs, hopes, and dreams.
Community Gardens in Central Illinois
A sign at the Prosperity Garden
A listing of community gardens in Central Illinois
Community Supported Agriculture Farms (CSA’s) in Central Illinois
Red and black raspberries, and blueberries in a bowl.
A listing of community supported agriculture organizations in Central Illinois
Economy
This section focuses on the economy.
Stories about the Great Recession and connections to resources and organizations in east central Illinois that can help.
Farmers’ Markets
Vendor and patron at the Clinton IL Farmer''s Market
Farmers' Markets across East Central Illinois.
Freedom Riders
A bus used by the freedom riders burns
A look at the struggle for racial justice in the United States then and now.
Growing Hope Against Hunger
Volunteers work at Chambana Cranksgiving
Looking at unmet needs for accessible, fresh, healthy food and getting it to the table in east central Illinois.
Inside the Classroom
A look inside classrooms across East Central Illinois.
A look at innovative projects in east central Illinois schools.
Inside Your Hometown
A map of East Central Illinois
Exploring the cities and towns of east central Illinois.
Life on Route 150
Life on Route 150 banner with car, map, and road sign
A month-long series of reports through June on issues facing people and communities in east central Illinois.
My Source
My source logo
People describing the impact of WILL/Illinois Public Media programs and services.
Neighbors
Neighbors banner in orange, blue and white
Shelter is a basic human need. In Neighbors are stories exploring issues of housing and community.