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Whether burning from afar or passionately reciprocated, love has been a fruitful muse for many of the great composers. Come along as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with the…

We caught up with Dr. Joy Yang, performing artist and founding director of the Interdisciplinary Institute, to learn about the Institute’s upcoming events in partnership…

Music by Ravel, Tchaikovsky, Glass, Brahms, and others

In today’s deep dive, dairy farms are opening new side businesses, such as cow cuddling and ice cream churning. But those opportunities of joy come amid a volatile milk…

15,000 Illinoisans are facing homelessness on any given day, according to a report released by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The scale of homelessness has grown…

In today’s deep dive, wheat isn't grown as much as it used to be across the Great Plains. We'll hear about an effort to hybridize wheat.

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…

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 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.