The university operates two radio stations directly: WILL (AM) at 580 kHz and WILL-FM at 90.9 MHz. Both are members of NPR and affiliates of Public Radio International and American Public Media.
Illinois Public Media, also known as WILL, offers multiple content streams including news, classical music, and television programming. They provide livestreams for WILL AM, WILL Illinois Classical FM, WILL TV, and other specialized channels like Illinois Soul and Illinois Radio Reader. The organization focuses on local arts, education, new ideas, and community needs, with initiatives like "State of Change 2026" exploring sustainability efforts across Illinois.