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Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like

Premiering in 2018, the documentary celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. A host of celebrities provide a heartfelt tribute to the pioneering PBS series that became an inconic and enduring landmark in the world of children's television.

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Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Strauss’ Arabella

This week on Afternoon at the Opera, it's Strauss’ Arabellathe as performed by Vienna State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, this Saturday at Noon.

Atomic Age Cocktail Party

Capitol Records (150)

Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we look at Capitol Records, one of the most important record labels of the hi-fi era. We trace its early history and spotlight some…

Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5, 2025

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Crisis Nursery offers holiday shopping for kids

In today’s deep dive, the Crisis Nursery in Urbana is hosting its annual holiday shop this weekend. We’ll hear about how the children can shop for their loved…

The 21st Show

a collage of objects including a black leather folio with the name Abraham Lincoln stamped on it in gold, a yellowed bust of Lincoln, a wooden-handled axe, a large wooden desk with 40 pigeon-holes and 12 vertical slots for storing letters and papers; tools including a hammer, chisel, pliers, and a lantern; and an apron with a blue bust decorated with white stars, and red-and-white stripes around the skirt

Abraham Lincoln in 100 objects

A new book and exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum aims to tell the story of our 16th president through objects and documents from his life.…

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: A native prairie bird lost federal protection. People are still trying to save it on private land

In today’s deep dive, lesser prairie chickens used to roam across the Great Plains by the millions. Now there’s only a few thousand. And they recently lost federal…

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