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It's time to stand up for Illinois Public Media. In recent months, threats to funding for public media have been mounting. You - our listeners, viewers, members, and community partners - have asked to be kept informed on these troubling developments and how you can help. IPM will be updating this page as this unsettling situation continues to unfold.

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Spring Radio Fund Drive 2025 Thank You (5.3 - 5.9)

Thank You! Your support keeps central Illinois connected. Click here to give now.

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Atomic Sampler Spring 2025 (130)

This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s another of our Atomic Samplers. A tasting menu, if you will, of lots of the good stuff you normally here on the…
Evening Concert
Mahler

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast

Tuesday night May 6 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on W-I-L-L 90.9 FMHD1 it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast”. You’ll…
Classic Mornings
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No Shortages

I didn’t want to alarm anyone.

WILL AM

The 217 Today Podcast
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones talks with IPM's Reginald Hardwick on April 4, 2025.

217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses equity gaps on campus

In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who shares his thoughts on the…

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Prairie Fire

National Museum of Ship Models and Sea History

We visit a museum in Sadorus, Illinois with emphasis on the history of civilization and exploration of the world through ships and ship building, from prehistoric times…
Mid-American Gardener

February 2025 Episodes

A short month has us pining to get our hands dirty and say goodbye to winter. While it may not be over yet, there are some things we can do to get ready for what is right…
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…