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State of Change: Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet

 State of Change 2026 explores how Illinois residents are taking action for a more sustainable future. From a zero-waste general store to a community garden in a Chicago food desert, and practical tips for making homes more sustainable, this program highlights local solutions making a real environmental impact.
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Your home for Classical and more in Central Illinois.
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The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by Coleridge-Taylor, Schumann, Piazzolla, Mahler, Wagner, Liebermann, Debussy, and others.
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Fishing Trip Turned Hate Crime: Danville Alderman Recounts Armed Confrontation in Paris, Illinois
Three men pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and hate crime charges following a racially motivated attack at White Oaks Park.
News Local/State

Behind The Mic: News & Public Affairs Reginald Hardwick loves meeting new people through journalism
After two decades as a television producer in Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth, IPM News Director Reginald Hardwick switched to public media ten years ago. 
Weather Realness

What caused this week’s severe weather in Illinois
Severe weather has alerted residents in Illinois earlier this week. We talk about how it happened and what spring weather brings.
Weather Realness

How language barriers can put lives at risk during severe weather
Severe weather warnings are meant to save lives. But what happens when non-english speakers are unable to understand them?
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 6 - March 2026
We introduce you to the art of Brian Dettmer, get a special performance from hip-hop duo Mother Nature, and visit with quilter Millie Sorrells, who shows us creativity has no…
News Local/State

Behind The Mic: News & Public Affairs Reginald Hardwick loves meeting new people through journalism
After two decades as a television producer in Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth, IPM News Director Reginald Hardwick switched to public media ten years ago. 
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…