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Weather Realness: Illinois Weather & Climate Podcast. This episode explores the impact of drought on the 2025 Illinois fruit harvest.

Weather Realness: The impact of drought on the 2025 fruit harvest.

 You might be planning a trip to your local orchard or pumpkin patch. But severe drought conditions in Champaign County and other parts of Illinois could affect what fruit is available this fall.
IPM Newsroom
New PBS Series: Brian and Maggie.
Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Louise by Gustave Charpentier
The Metroplitan Opera of New York Presents, Louise by Gustave Charpentier.
Evening Concert

New to Illinois Classical: Heifetz On Air
Friday night October 17 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” you’ll hear a program new to our schedule coming to us from the…
Classics of the Phonograph

David Oistrakh
This week on Classics of the Phonograph, The great Russian violinist David Oistrakh.  
The 21st Show
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Investigative reporter Cheryl Whitlow Thompson on growing up in Illinois, journalism today, and the lost Tuskegee Airmen
Born and raised in Chicago, Cheryl Whitlow Thompson’s career in journalism goes back more than four decades — from her days as a student at the University of…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Drought across the county is taking a toll on trees across Illinois. What can you do?
In today’s deep dive, more than half of Champaign County is currently in extreme drought. 
Weather Realness

Which trees fare well in Illinois during drought and how you can save yours?
We learned about the impacts of drought on forests in Illinois. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 2 - October 2025
This month, we’re fossil hunting deep in southern Illinois, visitiing a small but mighty farm helping to combat food insecurity, and helping a historic local…
Mid-American Gardener

Early Fall at The Delight Flower Farm
We take a trip back to Delight to learn about dahlia care, and how to properly dig up those tender bulbs to avoid any damage for winter storage. We also get crafty with…
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,…