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Erik Satie 100 Years After His Death: More Than Just “Gymnopedies”

July 2, 2025, marks 100 years since the death of French avant-garde composer Erik Satie. Largely dismissed as an eccentric in his lifetime, Satie is now regarded as a pioneer of modern music, paving the way for 20th-century harmonies and musical movements such as minimalism and ambient music.

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Grantchester S10 Watch Now (6.16 - 7.15)

New season of PBS series Grantchester from Masterpiece Click here to stream all episodes now with WILL Passport

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Comedy Tonight (136)

This week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, you’re in for a laugh. It’s a show titled Comedy Tonight! We pull out some of the best comedy records of the hi-fi era…
Evening Concert
Loki Karuna

Gateways Radio

Friday night July 11 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s the second program in the new season of “Gateways…
Classic Mornings

How Old Is Yours?

If it’s any younger than 820, don’t even mention it!

WILL AM

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Scientists are debating the risks of carbon sequestration under sole-source aquifers

In today’s deep dive, state lawmakers are calling for a partial ban on carbon sequestration over concerns that it could contaminate drinking water in important resources…
The 21st Show
Robert P. Jones, author and president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI).

Author explains how so many white evangelical Christians came to embrace Donald Trump

A new book looks into the intersection of religion and American politics and how so many white evangelical Christians came to embrace Donald Trump.
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.

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,…