Prairie Performances’ A Look Back: Chip McNeill & Jazz
On this week’s Prairie Performances, we welcome Grammy award-winning saxophonist and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor of Jazz Performance, Chip McNeill.
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Bitter cold returns Friday with snow on the weekend
Temperatures are expected to drop Friday to as low as -20 to -30, according to the National Weather Service. The first round of snowfall is expected to begin mid-day Saturday and again mid-morning Sunday. Forecasters predict snowfall to exceed four inches.Latest News
Bookish (1.12.26 - 2.2.26)
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Prairie Performances
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.
Evening Concert
The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by Mozart, Barber, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, and others
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The 21st Show
Vying for GOP nomination, U.S. Senate candidate Pamela Denise Long talks abortion, trans healthcare, and income tax
Pamela Denise Long is seeking the Republican nomination in Illinois' U.S. Senate race. She discusses her nuanced perspectives on many topics including abortion rights,…
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 22 – Jan. 25
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
Trump, Greenland, and America’s new role in the world
It’s been one year and one day since President Trump returned to office. A political science professor and a former U.S. ambassador weigh in on America's place in the world…
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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
Garden-inspired winter hobbies to keep you busy and mid-winter houseplant care tips
The days are getting longer, and we’re making our way back to spring, but until then, let’s all stay cozy inside and keep on growing.
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.
