Illinois Public Media

Community

Photograph of Illinois Public Media's headquarters at Campbell Hall on the University of Illinois campus.

Illinois Public Media is helping launch a new teen video podcast. Here’s how to sign up.

 Illinois Public Media is looking for teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 residing in East Central Illinois to participate in a new program promoting civic engagement and dialogue.
IPM Newsroom
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History. Hosted by Emmy-Winning Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Premieres Tuesday, February 3 at 8:00 PM Central.
Classic Mornings
Classic morning logo, with a bird in the middle and a treble clef sideways.

Winter Keyboarding
Don't lose it!
Prairie Performances
A scene from Stravinsky's ballet, Apollo, featuring two dancers positioned in geometric poses.

Music of the Interwar
From neoclassicism to jazz.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by Schubert, Beethoven, Castillo, Brahms, Salonen, Ravel, Gershwin and others
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: A tick bite made this rancher allergic to her own cattle. It’s a worsening issue for farmers
In today’s deep dive, an allergy to red meat spread by tick bites affects nearly half a million Americans.
The 21st Show

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Awisi Bustos on her government experience, ‘militarization’ of ICE, and affordability
As we continue our series of U.S. Senate candidate interviews, we sit down with Awisi Quartey Bustos, who has extensive experience working in government as well as private…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Illinois Soul celebrates two years of amplifying Black voices
A celebration of Illinois Soul's second year on air.
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.