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WATCH NOW: Prairie Fire Returns for Season 3!

The Emmy Award-winning IPM classic series retruns with Actor Bob Odenkirk and more. 

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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
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The New York Philharmonic This Week

Monday night October 6 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” it’s “The New York Philharmonic This Week”. Music and…
Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoons at the Opera: Cosi fan Tutte

This week on Afternoons at the Opera, Cosi fan tutte By Mozart.

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The 21st Show
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Illinois author Shelby Van Pelt on the smash success of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, novelist Shelby Van Pelt now makes her home in Wheaton, Illinois. Her debut novel, "Remarkably Bright Creatures," has…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Rural America still needs fast internet. Some worry new federal plans will fall short

In today’s deep dive, federal dollars will help bring internet connection to rural communities across the U.S. But new guidance from the Trump administration is…
The 21st Show

Why is the job market so tough right now?

In the midst of economic uncertainty, job seeks are struggling to find work and competing with thousands of applicants at times. Labor and economic experts weigh in on…

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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,…