Illinois Public Media

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…

We sat down with Dr. Lisa Nelson, co-founder and executive director of the Illinois Chamber Music Festival held at Illinois Wesleyan University from July 13 to August 1. Now…

Of all things, a piece of chocolate came to mind.

In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a look at how the Illinois General Assembly passed a measure to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual abuse.

Ella Jenkins died last year at the age of 100 and now she’s the subject of a new biography. It’s called “This is Rhythm: Ella Jenkins, Children’s…

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,…

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, and…

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…