Afternoon at the Opera: Strauss’ Arabella
This week on Afternoon at the Opera, it's Strauss’ Arabellathe as performed by Vienna State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, this Saturday at Noon.
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Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like
Premiering in 2018, the documentary celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. A host of celebrities provide a heartfelt tribute to the pioneering PBS series that became an inconic and enduring landmark in the world of children's television.Latest News
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Afternoon at the Opera
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Capitol Records (150)
Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we look at Capitol Records, one of the most important record labels of the hi-fi era. We trace its early history and spotlight some…
Evening Concert
The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5, 2025
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: A native prairie bird lost federal protection. People are still trying to save it on private land
In today’s deep dive, lesser prairie chickens used to roam across the Great Plains by the millions. Now there’s only a few thousand. And they recently lost federal…
The 21st Show
What’s in store for college basketball fans across Illinois this season?
College basketball is back across the 21st state. And now that we’re beginning to see whether early season predictions are holding, we’re going to consider how the…
The 21st Show
Upcoming publication aims to showcase home of architectural modernism
The upcoming Chicago Review of Architecture will be produced in collaboration with the New York Review of Architecture.The magazine aims to give a critical eye to the…
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Prairie Fire
Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 3 - Nov2025
We celebrate Prairie Fire’s Mid-America Regional Emmy® wins with a special edition of the show. We’ll go behind the scenes with the production team, hear from…
Mid-American Gardener
October 2025 Wrap-Up
We had back into the studio this month to show you some helpful ways to get ready for the winter!
State of Change
The state of the Illinois Prairie
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.
