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Rundown of new laws in Illinois as 2026 begins

 A new year means new laws are now in effect across Illinois from criminal justice and law enforcement, education and schools to gun control. This episode of “The 21st Show” highlights several new laws that Illinoisans might see play out in their daily life.
IPM Newsroom
New Season of PBS Series: Astrid Season 5.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Rodgers & Hart (152)
On this edition of The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we feature the songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, the pair behind such classic songs as My Funny Valentine,…
Prairie Performances
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Revisiting Our Summer 2025 Special
Happy New Year! Enjoy an episode of Prairie Performances from a time of warmer weather.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: JANUARY 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9, 2026 
The 21st Show

How will the elimination of Illinois’ grocery tax impact communities and shoppers?
Illinois' grocery tax officially expired at the start of this year. But many Illinoisans are still paying that tax. The money from the grocery tax went to local governments…
The 21st Show
Illinois lawmakers listen to debate on the House floor during a session at the Illinois State Capitol.

Rundown of new laws in Illinois as 2026 begins
A new year means new laws are now in effect across Illinois from criminal justice and law enforcement, education and schools to gun control. An Illinois Public Radio reporter…
The 217 Today Podcast
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217 Today: Five candidates seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski
In today’s deep dive, five candidates are seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 4 - December 2025
We introduce you to Bloomington artist Herb Eaton, learn the important role the “Illinois Country” played in the American Revolution, and get a special holiday performance…
Mid-American Gardener

A Visit to Prairie Fruits Farms for our December Shows
This week, Karen, Ella, and Jim come along to Prairie Fruits Farms in Urbana to wrap up the year in style!
State of Change

The state of the Illinois Prairie
State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.