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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. 
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.
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.
Classics of the Phonograph

Classics of the Phonograph:
On this weeks Classics of the Phonograph, we will hear Igor Stravinsky's early works.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by de Falla, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Bruckner, and others
Weather Realness
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The Palisades Fire: Get the Boys Ready
As the nation watched in shock and horror as the Palisades Fire brought Los Angeles to its knees, a group of civilians stepped up to defend their home turf.
The 21st Show
Pritzker, on a mostly blue TV news set, points his index fingers toward host Brett Baier, who raises his right hand as though he's about to palm a basketball; both men are wearing navy blue suits, Pritzker is spoting a purple necktie while Baier's is dark blue.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is building up his national profile
Governor J.B. Pritzker has been building up his profile. A new analysis finds he’s favoring national outlets, many of which are friendly toward Democrats, over…
The 21st Show
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Why is President Trump trying to stop child care support for 100,000 Illinois families?
President Trump is trying to pause funding for child care programs in Illinois and other states led by Democrats. We’ll talk about why, how those programs work, and the…
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

A Visit to Prairie Fruits Farms for our December Shows
This week, Karen, Ella, and Jim come along to Prairie Fruits Farms in Urbana to wrap up the year in style!
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.