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Black and Jewish America - Watch Trailer (1.13 - 2.03)

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History. Hosted by Emmy-Winning Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Premieres Tuesday, February 3 at 8:00 PM Central. Click here to watch the trailer.

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Cozy Cocktails (155)

This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we’re enjoying Cozy Cocktails. The perfect soundtrack for your comfy cozy cocktail hour. Tunes for the hi-fi to help warm up…
Classics of the Phonograph

The Conducting of Alfred Scholz

On this weeks Classics of the Phonograph, we will hear the conducting of Alfred Scholz, Saturday at 11 am.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

Music by Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Glass, Brahms, and others

WILL AM

The 21st Show
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Why has it taken so long to repair the Alton sinkhole?

It’s been 18 months since a giant sink hole opened beneath a sports complex in Alton, Illinois. It slowly filled up with water and is finally getting drained. We’ll talk…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Maysa brings her dulcet voice to Champaign-Urbana to help Illinois Soul celebrate its anniversary

 In today's deep dive, Maysa brings her dulcet voice to Champaign-Urbana to help Illinois Soul celebrate its anniversary.
The 21st Show
An advertising sign for building land stands in front of a new home construction site in Northbrook, Illinois in this file photo from December 2021.

Housing shortage, rising prices, and income requirements: Why buying or renting a home is so difficult in 2026

The Trump Administration says it wants to rein in corporations and private equity buying up single-family homes — aimed at alleviating a tight housing market that has seen…

WILL TV

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 4 - December 2025

We introduce you to Bloomington artist Herb Eaton, learn the important role the “Illinois Country” played in the American Revolution, and get a special holiday performance…
Mid-American Gardener

Garden-inspired winter hobbies to keep you busy and mid-winter houseplant care tips

The days are getting longer, and we’re making our way back to spring, but until then, let’s all stay cozy inside and keep on growing.
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.