Lounge On The Rocks (137)
On The Atomic Age Cocktail Party this week, it’s “Lounge On The Rocks.” We look at that strange time when lounge artists had to deal with changing musical…
Illinois Public Media
Feature Story
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid.
The House has approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — a move that cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS and their member stations — and about $7 billion in foreign aid.Latest News
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Evening Concert
Gateways Radio
Friday night July 18 at 7:00 on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s the third program in the new season of “Gateways Radio”. You'll hear Joseph…
Classic Mornings
How Old Is Yours?
If it’s any younger than 820, don’t even mention it!
WILL AM
The 21st Show
Southern Illinois University student is a finalist in the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Kaylee Bauchens is a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her podcast episode is called “Relief of Getting a Goodbye”. It explores themes of…
The 21st Show
July 18, 2025: Congress approves Trump’s cuts to NPR and PBS and field grows in race to replace Sen. Durbin
Susana Mendoza won't run again as State Comptroller. The crowded field of Democratic candidates for open US House and Senate seats in Illinois continues to grow.…
The 21st Show
July 18, 2025: Illinois State to pay athletes and a major settlement involving the McLean County Jail
During our Friday reporter roundtable, we're talking about stories making headlines in Bloomington-Normal, including how Illinois State University is planning to directly…
WILL TV
Prairie Fire
Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025
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,…
News Local/State
Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebert Fellows
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…
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,…