Songs for Christmas Day
You know, choral music feels like such a perfect fit for Christmas Day.
Illinois Public Media
Feature Story
Mid American Gardener Holiday Special
Catch the latest from Mid American Gardener with a holiday special Q&A at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery. This week, Karen and Ella join the team for a holiday Q&A show. We talk about keeping poinsettias and tropicals happy and alive all through winter. Ella shows off some big leaves from trees in her yard, and later Jim joins us with a lesson on evergreens and which one would make the best Christmas tree.Latest News
Finding Your Roots S12 Watch Trailer (12.16 - 12.26)
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WILL FM
Prairie Performances
Clef Notes
Meet “All Creatures” Composer Alexandra Harwood
BAFTA Cymru Award-winning composer Alexandra Harwood is best known for her TV and film scoring, particularly for the beloved Channel 5/MASTERPIECE series All Creatures Great…
Evening Concert
The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
More Holiday programs this week on the Evening Concert
WILL AM
The 21st Show
Illinois author Shelby Van Pelt on the smash success of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, novelist Shelby Van Pelt now makes her home in Wheaton, Illinois. Her debut novel, "Remarkably Bright Creatures," has been a…
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Ag sector alarm bells are going off
In today’s deep dive, will a new aid package for farmers go far enough? In a year when tariffs have affected sales of Illinois soybeans, there are major warning signs.
Weather Realness
Your official 2025 weather year in review
From deadly wildfires in California to deadly floods in central Texas to severe weather and an early winter in central Illinois… we reviewed 2025's biggest weather stories.
WILL TV
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
October 2025 Wrap-Up
We had back into the studio this month to show you some helpful ways to get ready for the winter!
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.
