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The festival began in 1999 as a celebration of films that hadn't received the recognition they deserved during their original runs. Today, Ebertfest continues to give these films and their filmmakers a well-deserved second look. Join us in celebrating the 25th year of Ebertfest with Chaz Ebert as she shares a bit about this year's films and guests.

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Mr Bates Vs The Post Office

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Harold Arlen (1096)

Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, the spotlight is on songwriter Harold Arlen, the man behind such classics as “Over the Rainbow,” “The Man That…
Evening Concert
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WFMT Orchestra Series: San Francisco Symphony

Wednesday night April 24 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on WILL-FM 90.9 it’s the San Francisco Symphony led by Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen.…
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Not Totally Eclipsed

We’re headed for another milestone! 

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The 217 Today Podcast
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217 Today: Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the cause and growing trend of gambling addictions.

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Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Episode 11 - April 2024

In celebration of Earth Month, Prairie Fire presents "Cetacean (The Whale)," a one-hour special filmed by the Media and Cinema Studies students at the University of…
Mid-American Gardener

The days are getting longer!

It's time to prepare your bulbs! Plus, get ready for a noisy summer!
State of Change
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Impacts of the climate crisis on communities of color

In 2023, the climate crisis became chaotic in Illinois. In our third annual State of Change report, we examine how higher temperatures are taking a toll on people, in…