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This year’s State of Change special explores invasive species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures, birds, insects, and plants that are invasive. Illinois scientists explain how they monitor and, in some cases, mitigate non-native species.

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Shall We Dance (118)

This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party…Shall We Dance? Songs from the hi-fi era about dance! Tunes about dancing in general and fun numbers about specific dance…
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast

Tuesday night December 3 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on WILL  90.9FM/HD1 it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast”.…
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Driver’s Ed

It was so tempting.

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The 217 Today Podcast
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217 Today: This Supreme Court case could impact transgender health care in the Midwest

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court court ruling that could affect transgender Americans of all ages across the country.
The 217 Today Podcast
This March 3, 2004 file photo shows the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site as work continues in Topeka, Kansas. The site is among about 130 locations in 14 states being promoted as part of the new U.S. Civil Rights Trail, which organizers hope will boost tourism in the region.

217 Today: Discussion revisits music of the Civil Rights Movement and integration of America’s schools

In today's deep dive, we'll learn why the Supreme Court decision that ruled racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional is relevant for…

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Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 3 - November 2024

We visit Scratch Brewing Company, located in Ava, Illinois, Prairie Fire Glass in Monticello, and the Japan House in Urbana.
Mid-American Gardener

Tips on Growing Cannas from Seed

Ella and Jim explain how to grow cannas from seeds, and discuss the toxicity of pokeberries and their use as a natural dye.
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…