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This year’s State of Change special explores invasive species

 This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures, birds, insects, and plants that are invasive. Illinois scientists explain how they monitor and, in some cases, mitigate non-native species.
IPM Newsroom
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Friends of WILL, we want to hear your WILL story
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Gershwin (117)
Coming up, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we celebrate the music of George & Ira Gershwin and look at how Gershwin standard were approached in the hi-fi era.…
Evening Concert
Sir Simon Rattle

WFMT Orchestra Series: Orchestras from the European Broadcasting Union
Wednesday night November 20 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on WILL 90.9F/HD1 you’ll hear Sir Simon Rattle lead the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in…
Classic Mornings
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There’s a Catch
It didn’t last very long.
The 21st Show
Misophonia advocacy

Understanding misophonia
The 21st Show
Nikki Budzinski

A conversation with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski on Trump’s return, plans for future
The 217 Today Podcast
A student from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a painted turtle from a pond in western Nebraska. Data from this turtle population showed how drought conditions may impact painted turtles, such as slowing growth and lowering survival.

217 Today: Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the long-term impacts of droughts on animals. 
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 2 - October 2024
This month, meet a young guy in Downer's Grove who is one of Illinois' only typewriter repair professionals. Then we explore the barbershop as an epicenter of social…
Mid-American Gardener

Tips on Growing Cannas from Seed
Ella and Jim explain how to grow cannas from seeds, and discuss the toxicity of pokeberries and their use as a natural dye.
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,…