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WILL-FM 90.9 Classical is proud to announce its new name — Illinois Classical!

 Your source for timeless classical music has a new name — Illinois Classical — to reaffirm Illinois Public Media's commitment to serving central Illinois the best of public radio. 
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New PBS Series: The Gold from Masterpiece.
Evening Concert
Heifetz On Air

New to Illinois Classical: Heifetz On Air
Thursday night at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” you’ll hear a program new to our schedule coming to us from the Heifetz…
Classic Mornings

Oh, There Are Many
I was staring at my cereal the other morning.
Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Giulio Cesare
This week on Afternoons at the Opera, Giulio Cesare in Egitto by George Frederic Handel.
Weather Realness
apples and pumpkins

The impact of drought on the 2025 fruit harvest
Today on Weather Realness, the US Drought Monitor says Champaign County is in a severe drought. We'll visit a local orchard and pumpkin patch to see how that's…
Weather Realness
lake surrounded by trees

How does the weather affect autumn leaf colors?
Today on Weather Realness, we are talking autumn, from the cooler weather to the changing leaves. If you have a question about climate or weather, leave a voicemail…
The 21st Show
a white man in a tan suit crouches down and presents two gourds to a pair of Black children in traditional Nigerien dress — a boy wearing a long, cream-colored shirt and a girl in an orange dress with blue flowers embroidered on it;

Retired Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, from Illinois to Niger
A conversation with retired U.S. Diplomat Eric P. Whitaker. Born in DeKalb and raised there and in North Aurora, Whitaker earned bachelor's and master's degrees from…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 1 - September 2025
Season three of "Prairie Fire" begins with brothers Bob and Bill Odenkirk stopping by to talk about their Illinois roots, their professional relationship and their…
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,…