Illinois Classical
Clef Notes
Music for Your Thanksgiving Playlist (That Isn’t “Simple Gifts”)
When you think of classical music appropriate for the Thanksgiving holiday, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the Shaker song “Simple Gifts,” made famous by…
Dialogue
Political heavyweights Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy make the case for replacing US Senator Dick Durbin
Dialogue is sharing recent 21st Show interviews with the 2026 US Senate candidates from Illinois.
The 21st Show
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood: ‘I’m not asking for people to make politics their hobby’
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has represented Illinois' 14th Congressional District since 2019. Today the 14th encompasses a large triangle in north-central Illinois, bounded by…
Weather Realness
What happens when flooding monitors shut down?
Two Stream gages have shut down in St. Joseph. We learn how this will affect how scientists and communities monitor flooding data.
The 21st Show
When calling 9-1-1 brings more harm than help
Americans have spent years arguing about how police, paramedics, and other emergency personnel respond when dispatched to help people in crisis. But UChicago researcher…
Prairie Fire
“Prairie Fire” wins two Mid-America Emmy® Awards
Season three of WILL-TV's popular magazine show won two regional Emmy® Awards at the 2026 Mid-America EMMY Awards in Kansas City, MO.
Illinois Soul Blog
Election 2026 Voter Guide
From the Champaign County Clerk and Sheriff to U.S. Senate and House seats, several local and statewide races are on the ballot. Click here for everything you need to know.
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…
