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A look into the debate surrounding data centers in Illinois

 On the latest from “The 21st Show,” a panel of journalists covering data centers in Illinois discusses how various municipalities within the state approach the issue.
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Clef Notes

Millikin Opera Theatre Presents Pauline Viardot’s “Cinderella”
Millikin Opera Theatre presents Pauline Viardot’s Cinderella on May 1–3, co-produced with the School of Theatre & Dance, School of Music, and…
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The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim (162)
Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, the spotlight is on bossa nova great Antonio Carlos Jobim. We look at his vast catalog of standards and how artists of the…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by Villa-Lobos, Franck, Lavista, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Salonen, Mozart, and others
The 21st Show
Zohran Mamdani reacts as he walks on stage to speak at a mayoral election night watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. Mamdani identifies as a Democratic Socialist and his election as mayor of New York City was a large win for the socialist movement.

The rise of socialism in Illinois and beyond
In recent years, the idea of “socialism” has been gaining ground in American politics. The most prominent and successful avatar of that is Zohran Mamdani, who became the…
The 21st Show

A look into the debate surrounding Data Centers in Illinois
Where does your municipality fall on the data center debate? Is it interested in adding one or is it looking to ban them all together?
The 21st Show

Meet Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar
Aaron Del Mar chairs the Cook County Republican Party. Now, he’s Darren Bailey’s running mate in the November election. He gives his take on taxes, criminal justice, and…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 6 - March 2026
We introduce you to the art of Brian Dettmer, get a special performance from hip-hop duo Mother Nature, and visit with quilter Millie Sorrells, who shows us creativity has no…
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Behind The Mic: Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield sees being on-air as a theatrical performance
When Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield isn’t live over the airways, she reports and produces arts and entertainment news happening in Central Illinois.
State of Change

The state of the Illinois Prairie
State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.