Mad About Mercer (134)
This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we’re Mad About Mercer…Johnny Mercer that is. We take another deep dive into the songs of one of the most important…
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Evening Concert
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Fiesta!
Sunday night at 6:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” you’ll hear the University of Illinois’ Jupiter String Quartet play…
Classic Mornings
Sweet Souvenirs
Of all things, a piece of chocolate came to mind.
WILL AM
The 21st Show
Ultra-runner completes 400-mile journey across Illinois in 10 days
In the spring of 2025, Chase Bandolik ran 416 miles from Cairo, Illinois north to Beloit, Wisconsin (near the northern Illinois border). We talk with him about the journey.
The 21st Show
June 13, 2025: Pritzker goes to DC to defend sanctuary status while ICE officers target migrants outside courts
Illinois Gov. Pritzker went to Washington this week to defend the state's sanctuary policies. In our Friday politics roundup, we talk about that, immigration enforcement…
The 21st Show
June 13, 2025: Professors sue Bradley University and EV manufacturer to build assembly plant in Peoria area
We check in on the latest news out of the Peoria region in our Friday reporter roundup.
WILL TV
Prairie Fire
Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025
We turn the reins over to documentary students from the U of I for this episode of Prairie Fire. They bring you stories about The Idea Store and The Station Theater in Urbana,…
News Local/State
Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebertfellows
The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows--Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell--reflect on a year of writing, talking, festivalgoing both…
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,…