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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 Pledge Days (4.29 - 5.2, STICKY)

Support Public Media That Connects Our Community: Make your gift during our Spring Fund Drive Click here to give now

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Blame It On The Bossa Nova (129)

Coming up, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, Blame it on the Bossa Nova! In the 1960s, the Bossa Nova was all the rage and just about everyone wanted to get into the bossa…
Evening Concert
Stravinsky

WFMT Orchestra Series: San Francisco Symphony

Wednesday night April 30 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on W-I-L-L 90.9 FMHD1 it’s the San Francisco Symphony. You’ll hear Stravinsky’s…
Classic Mornings
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No Shortages

I didn’t want to alarm anyone.

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The 217 Today Podcast
Greenup librarian Vicki Pierce prepares to deliver a book to an elderly library patron on April 11, 2025.

217 Today: The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the Trump administration's recent cuts could jeopardize services offered by local libraries. 

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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,…