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WILL-FM 90.9 Classical is proud to announce its new name — Illinois Classical!

 Your source for timeless classical music has a new name — Illinois Classical — to reaffirm Illinois Public Media's commitment to serving central Illinois the best of public radio. 
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New PBS Series: The Gold from Masterpiece.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Grooving Guitars 2 (144)
This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s another look at Grooving Guitars…a spotlight of some of the great guitar players and innovators of the hi-fi…
Evening Concert

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast
Tuesday night October 7 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio…
Prairie Performances

Prairie Performances Archive: English Composers
On this week’s archive episode of Prairie Performances, the works of English composers. “English Suites and Serenades,”
The 21st Show
university

Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman talks enrollment, football and funding
The president of Northern Illinois University discusses how her school is responding to challenges in higher education.
The 21st Show
law enforcement

Amid protests, Trump deploys National Guard to Illinois; Democratic leaders fight back with lawsuits
We talked with people on the ground after President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: What happens if new data centers come to C-U? A look at the environmental costs
In today’s deep dive, still to come data centers use a lot of energy and water. And with the rise in AI some worry about the possibility of more facilities coming…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 1 - September 2025
Season three of "Prairie Fire" begins with brothers Bob and Bill Odenkirk stopping by to talk about their Illinois roots, their professional relationship and their…
Mid-American Gardener

Early Fall at The Delight Flower Farm
We take a trip back to Delight to learn about dahlia care, and how to properly dig up those tender bulbs to avoid any damage for winter storage. We also get crafty with…
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,…