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Election 2026 Voter Guide

From the Champaign County Clerk and Sheriff to U.S. Senate and House seats, several local and statewide races are on the ballot. Click here for everything you need to know.

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ILSO Oct Soul Drive 10.9 - 10.30

October Soul Drive, Show your Support! I love Illinois Soul. Click here to give now.
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Music for Your Thanksgiving Playlist (That Isn’t “Simple Gifts”)

When you think of classical music appropriate for the Thanksgiving holiday, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the Shaker song “Simple Gifts,” made famous by…
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Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy

Political heavyweights Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy make the case for replacing US Senator Dick Durbin

Dialogue is sharing recent 21st Show interviews with the 2026 US Senate candidates from Illinois.
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We interviewed all three candidates for Illinois governor — hear the highlights

Among the choices before voters in this year's election — which is less than a week away — is who should be the governor of Illinois.Incumbent Democrat J.B. Pritzker is…
The 21st Show
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Illinois election coverage: All our candidate and issue interviews ahead of the 2026 midterms

The upcoming elections will have Illinoisans voting to elect the governor, other statewide officers, most members of the General Assembly, and our state's 17 representatives…
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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood: ‘I’m not asking for people to make politics their hobby’

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has represented Illinois' 14th Congressional District since 2019. Today the 14th encompasses a large triangle in north-central Illinois, bounded by…
Prairie Fire

“Prairie Fire” wins two Mid-America Emmy® Awards

Season three of WILL-TV's popular magazine show won two regional Emmy® Awards at the 2026 Mid-America EMMY Awards in Kansas City, MO.
Illinois Soul Blog

Election 2026 Voter Guide

From the Champaign County Clerk and Sheriff to U.S. Senate and House seats, several local and statewide races are on the ballot. Click here for everything you need to know.
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…