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State of Change: Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet

 State of Change 2026 explores how Illinois residents are taking action for a more sustainable future. From a zero-waste general store to a community garden in a Chicago food desert, and practical tips for making homes more sustainable, this program highlights local solutions making a real environmental impact.
IPM Newsroom
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Prairie Performances
Cover page for the score to Verdi's Requiem.

The Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Plays Giuseppe Verdi’s “Requiem Mass”
Clef Notes

Millikin Opera Theatre Presents Pauline Viardot’s “Cinderella”
Millikin Opera Theatre presents Pauline Viardot’s Cinderella on May 1–3, co-produced with the School of Theatre & Dance, School of Music, and…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by Villa-Lobos, Franck, Lavista, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Salonen, Mozart, and others
Weather Realness

Why meteorologists still rely on weather balloons
Meteorologists observe the weather with satellites and aircraft. But, scientists still use weather balloons, one of their most reliable instruments. 
Weather Realness

Why flights get delayed and what weather has to do with it
Why do flights get cancelled or delayed? Learn how the weather shapes flight routes and what Aviation Meteorologists look out for.
The 21st Show
the brown dust of a whirling tornado fills most of the frame and darkens the skies

Why some people run toward the storm
Illinois has already seen significant tornado activity this year. Most people head for shelter when severe weather hits, but others run toward the storm. Our friends at…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 6 - March 2026
We introduce you to the art of Brian Dettmer, get a special performance from hip-hop duo Mother Nature, and visit with quilter Millie Sorrells, who shows us creativity has no…
News Local/State
woman looking at camera

Behind The Mic: Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield sees being on-air as a theatrical performance
When Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield isn’t live over the airways, she reports and produces arts and entertainment news happening in Central Illinois.
State of Change

Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet
We visit a zero-waste general store, a garden bringing a community together in a Chicago food desert, a program protecting pollinators, and advice to increase sustainability…