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IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?

Illinois Public Media has been covering local primary races to give voters accurate information and context before heading to the polls. Here is what you need to know.

Prairie Performances

Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango

A look at Piazzolla's innovations in tango.

Atomic Age Cocktail Party

Record Shelf Roulette (159)

This week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, Record Shelf Roulette. We’re digging deep into the record library to pull out some fun cuts. Songs that don’t necessarily fit…

Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: MARCH 15 – 16 –17 – 18 – 19 – 20, 2026

The 21st Show

a collage including the book cover and author Kevin Schultz, a white man with salt-and-pepper hair wearing brown glasses, a white and blue dress shirt open at the collar, and a suit jacket with a white pocket square

Why does everyone hate white liberals?

There are deep divides in American politics, but one thing a lot of people agree on is their distaste for white liberals. Conservatives think they’re left-wing nut jobs,…

The 21st Show

How AI can play a role in NCAA basketball tournament brackets

The annual NCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournament is back. Can AI beat the odds and make a better bracket than humans?

The 21st Show

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, U.S. Representative Raaj Krishnamoorthi and Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Juliana Stratton await a question during a Feb. 15, 2026 forum for U.S. Senate Candidates hosted by the NAACP at Love Corner Church in Champaign. The three candidates are looking to take the seat currently held by Senator Dick Durbin, and are competing in the March 17, 2026 Primary Elections for a spot on the official ballot.

Illinois Primary Election 2026 preview

Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Voters will decide who will represent the major parties in this fall’s elections, from county boards to the governor’s race.…

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 5 - February 2026

We visit the U of I's Black Chorus Camp, sit down for a special Black History Month conversation, and introduce you to the art of sculptor Josh Garber.

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