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Race and class on center stage at The Virginia Theatre as cast prepares to debut “Ragtime: The Musical”
From July 30 through August 2, Champaign Urbana Theatre Company will perform the Tony-award winning production of “Ragtime: The Musical.” Producer Monica Samii-Porter was joined by Alonza Lawrence and Kimberly Schofield, two performers of the 51-member cast.Latest News
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Illinois Classical
Classic Mornings
Summer Page Turners
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Dialogue
Jim Clyburn talks about priorities if Democrats flip Congress and being South Carolina’s 9th Black congressman
One of Congress' most influential Democrats says if his party flips the U.S. House and Senate ... one of their priorities should be expanding the Supreme Court.
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The 21st Show
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy on Iran war, ‘extreme’ socialist ideas, and immigration policies
Don Tracy, the Republican candidate for this year's U.S. Senate race in Illinois shares his thoughts on immigration policies, how the Iran war is going, and the rise of…
The 21st Show
Book sheds light on unique history of bicycling in Illinois
At the turn of the 19th century, bicycling was a significant force in American life. And the center of American cycling was arguably in Illinois. An author who has researched…
The 21st Show
A deep dive into Canadian wildfires’ impact on air quality in Illinois
Much of the United States recently dealt with another round of smoke from Canadian wildfires. We’ll talk about how we felt that here in Illinois and what might be in store…
WILL TV
Prairie Fire
Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 7 - May 2026
For this month's Prairie Fire, students from the University of Illinois’ College of Media spent a semester producing five short documentaries highlighting food, skating,…
Mid-American Gardener
Propagation, Hail Recovery & Summer Garden Tips
In this episode of Mid-American Gardener, Tinisha is joined by horticulturists Karen Ruckle and Ella Maxwell for hands-on advice on how to keep your garden thriving all…
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…
