WILL AM 580

A public radio station broadcasting on 580 AM, affiliated with the University of Illinois system and serving the Champaign-Urbana region of Illinois. The station operates as a news and public affairs outlet, carrying programming that includes locally produced shows alongside content from NPR. Among its signature programs is The 21st Show, which covers Illinois politics and policy, including topics such as state budget debates, the actions of the Illinois governor, education policy, and public health issues. The station has covered stories including federal funding for public broadcasting and the impact of national policy changes on Illinois residents. As a public broadcaster, it carries NPR News programming and provides a platform for in-depth journalism and listener-supported coverage of regional and national affairs.