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Champaign’s Honorary Streets: the Stories Behind the Signs

Across Champaign, dozens of streets are named in honor of people and organizations that have made a significant cultural, historical, or humanitarian impact on the city. Illinois Student Newsroom reporters have produced an all-new series of stories spotlighting some of these local legacies. 

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All Creatures Great and Small Stream Now (1.12.26 - 2.2.26)

New Season of PBS Series All Creatures Great and Small from MASTERPIECE. Click here to stream all episodes now with WILL Passport.

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Prairie Performances
Saxophonist Chip McNeill plays in front of members of the U.S. Navy Band

Prairie Performances’ A Look Back: Chip McNeill & Jazz

On this week’s Prairie Performances, we welcome Grammy award-winning saxophonist and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor of Jazz Performance, Chip McNeill.
Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Carmen

On this episode of Afternoon at the Opera,  George Bizet's Carmen. Saturday at Noon on Illinois Classical.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

Music by Mozart, Barber, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, and others

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The 21st Show

Trump, Greenland, and America’s new role in the world

It’s been one year and one day since President Trump returned to office. A political science professor and a former U.S. ambassador weigh in on America's place in the world…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Here are the books Illinois students loved the most in 2025

In today’s deep dive, every year, Illinois students vote on the Readers' Choice Awards for the books they loved the most. 
The 21st Show
The Illinois House prepares to debate the state budget on Friday evening, May 26, 2023.

What to expect from 2026 Illinois General Assembly

A general preview of what lies ahead in the spring legislative session as Illinois lawmakers return to SpringfieldThe 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio…

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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.