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Illinois Public Media is helping launch a new teen video podcast. Here’s how to sign up.

Illinois Public Media is looking for teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 residing in East Central Illinois to participate in a new program promoting civic engagement and dialogue.

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Nature - Parenthood Watch Trailer (1.20 - 2.4)

Nature - Parenthood. Narrated by David Attenborough. Premieres Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM Central Time. Click here to watch the trailer.

WILL FM

Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Arabella

On this episode of Afternoon at the Opera,  Strauss's Arabella. Saturday at Noon on Illinois Classical.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Cozy Cocktails (155)

This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we’re enjoying Cozy Cocktails. The perfect soundtrack for your comfy cozy cocktail hour. Tunes for the hi-fi to help warm up…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

Music by Schubert, Beethoven, Castillo, Brahms, Salonen, Ravel, Gershwin and others

WILL AM

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: A tick bite made this rancher allergic to her own cattle. It’s a worsening issue for farmers

In today’s deep dive, an allergy to red meat spread by tick bites affects nearly half a million Americans.
The 21st Show

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Awisi Bustos on her government experience, ‘militarization’ of ICE, and affordability

As we continue our series of U.S. Senate candidate interviews, we sit down with Awisi Quartey Bustos, who has extensive experience working in government as well as private…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Illinois Soul celebrates two years of amplifying Black voices

A celebration of Illinois Soul's second year on air.

WILL TV

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.