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WATCH NOW: News Brews & Beatz 10: It Takes A Village

For the first time in a year - the famed conversation series "News Brews & Beatz" returns

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Walking with Dinosaurs Pre-Premiere Trailer (5.16 - 6.16)

Walking with Dinosaurs: New series from PBS premiering Monday, June 16 at 7:00 pm Central Daylight Time Click here to watch the trailer

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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That Nelson Riddle Touch (132)

On The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s That Nelson Riddle Touch. Another look at the one of the great arrangers of the hi-fi era and all the talented people he worked…
Evening Concert
Mauro Giuliani

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Friday night May 30 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s the “Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival”. You'll…
Classic Mornings

WILL AM

The 21st Show
Red Hot Chilli Peppers Lollapalooza

Preview of summer concert season in Illinois

Summertime means music. We outline the biggest shows and music festivals coming to Chicagoland and downstate this summer and advice for how to get tickets for big shows and…
The 21st Show
Politics Roundup

May 30, 2025: Illinois lawmakers mover closer to finalizing budget, Elon Musk leaves DOGE, and more restrictions on international students

This week in our Politics Roundup, the Illinois General Assembly closes in on a state spending plan as the spring legislative session is scheduled to end this weekend. In…
The 21st Show
Illinois News roundup

May 30, 2025: Federal cuts, business slumps and expansion in the Quad Cities

In this week's Reporter Roundtable segment, we discuss how federal funding cuts will impact the Quad Cities and what's going on with big businesses in the area such as…

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 Ebertfellows

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, festivalgoing both…
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,…