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Weather Realness: Illinois Weather & Climate Podcast. This episode explores the impact of drought on the 2025 Illinois fruit harvest.

Weather Realness: The impact of drought on the 2025 fruit harvest.

You might be planning a trip to your local orchard or pumpkin patch. But severe drought conditions in Champaign County and other parts of Illinois could affect what fruit is available this fall.

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Classics of the Phonograph

David Oistrakh

This week on Classics of the Phonograph, The great Russian violinist David Oistrakh.  
Evening Concert

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Wednesday night October 15 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” you’ll hear the second program in a new season from the Los…
Prairie Performances
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Prairie Performances: Jazz

Tonight, we’ll explore a taste of what the Illinois jazz scene has to offer, what local artists are creating and listening to, and how to find jazz performances in your…

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Weather Realness

Which trees fare well in Illinois during drought and how you can save yours?

We learned about the impacts of drought on forests in Illinois. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141.
Weather Realness

Illinois drought of 2025 is becoming a real concern for farmers and firefighters

We discussed the extreme drought in central Illinois right now. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141.
The 21st Show
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Why do scams work? An Illinois accountant explains

Fraud is all around us, from pyramid schemes to spam phone calls. Illinois-based forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope writes about why people do it — and how we can…

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Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 2 - October 2025

This month, we’re fossil hunting deep in southern Illinois, visitiing a small but mighty farm helping to combat food insecurity, and helping a historic local…
Mid-American Gardener

Early Fall at The Delight Flower Farm

We take a trip back to Delight to learn about dahlia care, and how to properly dig up those tender bulbs to avoid any damage for winter storage. We also get crafty with…
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,…