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LISTEN NOW: Witnessing Hurricane Katrina and how it changed America

 The latest Weather Realness recounts Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath. The disaster ranks among America’s worst and caused over $108 billion in damage.
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Swinging Spectacular (142)
This time around, it's a special two-hour program recorded LIVE from the Starlight Studios featuring lots of great music, an in-depth look at what goes on…
Evening Concert
Loki Karuna

Gateways Radio
Friday night September 19 at 7:00 on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s “Gateways Radio”. You'll hear “Improvisations on Dvorak’s…
Prairie Performances
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Prairie Performances: Rising Classical Artists
On this week’s episode of Prairie Performances, we celebrate the music of rising classical artists
The 21st Show
The 21st show's Brian Mackey speaks one-on-one to University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen.

University of Illinois President Tim Killeen on international students, academic freedom, and federal challenges
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen discusses working with the federal government including threats to revoke the visas of internation students and losing…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 18 – Sep. 21
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 21st Show

Tuskola will play near Tuscola at Pygmalion Music Festival 2025
The Pygmalion Festival is back in Urbana. We spoke with artist Ryan Brewer, AKA Tuskola, about his origins in Tuscola, Illinois. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 1 - September 2025
Season three of "Prairie Fire" begins with brothers Bob and Bill Odenkirk stopping by to talk about their Illinois roots, their professional relationship and their…
Mid-American Gardener

The Danville Public Library’s Native Plant Garden
We take a tour of the Danville Public Library's joint collaboration between the Vermillion County Master Gardeners and East Central Illinois Master Naturalists. 
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species
This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…