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IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?

 Illinois Public Media has been covering local primary races to give voters accurate information and context before heading to the polls. Here is what you need to know.
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IPM News Election 2026 coverage
Prairie Performances
Portraits of Henry Purcell, Edward Elgar, and Hubert Parry.

Prairie Performances: Revisiting English Composers
On this week's archived episode of Prairie Performances, we revisit works of English composers. 
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Tijuana Brass & Beyond (158)
Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s Tijuana Brass & Beyond—a look at the sound Herb Alpert and company help popularize during the 1960s. We’ll hear from…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: MARCH 1 – 2 –3 – 4 – 5 – 6, 2026 
The 21st Show

Author charts path for revival of Congress
Philip A. Wallach is the author of the book "Why Congress", which was released in 2023 and is still relevant today. In the book, Wallach argues that the future of…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists. After cancelation and a year of court battles, the future’s uncertain
Illinois schools counted on federal grants to ease a shortage of school psychologists. After cancellation and a year of court battles, the future’s uncertain.
The 21st Show
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Challenges and triumphs of Jewish communities in central Illinois
We spoke with an archivist for an oral history project and a longtime member of Danville's Jewish community.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 5 - February 2026
We visit the U of I's Black Chorus Camp, sit down for a special Black History Month conversation, and introduce you to the art of sculptor Josh Garber. 
News Local/State
Four people stand at a railing inside Campbell Hall on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

2025-26 Roger Ebert Fellows discuss “One Battle After Another”
The 2025-26 University of Illinois College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows discuss “One Battle After Another”.
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.