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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.

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ILSO Oct Soul Drive 10.9 - 10.30

October Soul Drive, Show your Support! I love Illinois Soul. Click here to give now.
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The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

Music by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Brahms, Holst, Ravel, Mozart, and others.
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Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy

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.
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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.
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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…
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How do we know how strong tornadoes are?

After a tornado’s destruction, scientists determine how strong a tornado was. How do scientists measure the strength of a tornado and why is it important? 
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“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.
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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…