Kimberly Schofield

1 week ago | will.illinois.edu | Kimberly Schofield |Stephanie Orellana

Friday, June 20, 2025Today’s headlines:  Central Illinois could see some dangerously high temperatures starting this weekend. The National Weather Service confirms ten tornadoes touched down in Central Illinois on Wednesday. Celebrations were held around the country yesterday to commemorate Juneteenth. Local advocates for the LGBTQ community are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care.

1 week ago | will.illinois.edu | Kimberly Schofield |Stephanie Orellana

Wednesday, June 18, 2025Today’s headlines:  A downstate Illinois congresswoman says her name was on the hit list of the suspected killer of a Minnesota state lawmaker. Thousands of people from around the world are confronting a crackdown from Egyptian authorities as the government there is suppressing a planned protest to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Middle school and high school students in Danville will have to lock up their cell phones all day when classes return in the fall.

1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Kimberly Schofield

URBANA — The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September. IPM’s Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with the center’s director, Mike Ross, about the upcoming performances. https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Web-Krannert-2025.mp3This interview has been edited for clarity and conciseness. KIMBERLY SCHOFIELD: Mike, this year’s title for Krannert’s season is Come Be Here.

2 weeks ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Kimberly Schofield

DECATUR — The Five Cities Baroque Festival is back for its third year. Singers and musicians will perform across Central Illinois in Champaign, Decatur, and Springfield to celebrate the western classical music from the 17th and 18th centuries. IPM’s Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield caught up with the festival’s founding director, Nate Widelitz, about new elements in this year’s festival and what he has learned from its past success.

2 weeks ago | will.illinois.edu | Kimberly Schofield |Stephanie Orellana

Friday, June 13, 2025Today’s headlines:  Sparks flew frequently at a congressional hearing Thursday where JB Pritzker and two other Democratic governors were questioned about their immigration policies. The City of Champaign is receiving a state grant to develop a countywide plan supporting residents with limited English proficiency. The House of Representatives voted Thursday to rescind funding for public broadcasting.