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Prairie Performances: The Danville Symphony Orchestra

The latest episode of Prairie Performances features a Danville Symphony Orchestra performance recorded in our Collins Studio, plus a conversation with Music Director Matthew Sheppard and a special surprise appearance.

The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, & David Schmidt.

Prairie Performances

Prairie Performances: Singing Beauty Against Discord

This week's special episode of Prairie Performances, we'll feature the classical music of Ukraine, and the role that Ukrainian artists play in the war.

Classic Mornings

Winners All Around

I can’t say it anymore.

Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: DECEMBER 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 11 – 12, 2025

The 21st Show

New book gives ‘literary tour of the Midwest’, highlighting writers from America’s Heartland

How has being from the Midwest influenced some of our best writers? A collection of short essays seeks to answer this question. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide…

The 21st Show

From governor’s race to House and Senate seats, the latest in 2026 election campaigns across Illinois

Early Voting starts in less than two months for primary elections, which will decide whose names make it onto next fall’s ballots. We’ll talk about what’s…

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 11 – Dec. 14

In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear what’s coming to the central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture, and entertainment.

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 3 - Nov2025

We celebrate Prairie Fire’s Mid-America Regional Emmy® wins with a special edition of the show. We’ll go behind the scenes with the production team, hear from…

Mid-American Gardener