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Mountain Detective Stream Now (4.25 - 5.24)

Stream All Episodes of a New Season of The Mountain Detective on PBS Watch now with WILL Passport

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Blame It On The Bossa Nova (129)

Coming up, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, Blame it on the Bossa Nova! In the 1960s, the Bossa Nova was all the rage and just about everyone wanted to get into the bossa…
Evening Concert
Verdi

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Friday night April 25 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on W-I-L-L 90.9 FMHD1 it’s the “Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival”. You'll hear string…
Classic Mornings
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No Shortages

I didn’t want to alarm anyone.

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The 21st Show
Joy Yang, Ph.D., performs in the Illinois Public Media TV studios in April 2025.

Renowned theremin and piano player Joy Yang debuts jazz album

Renowned Urbana thereminist and pianist Joy Yang, Ph.D, has a new album, "Live On." It's a live concert recording featuring original jazz…

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Prairie Fire

National Museum of Ship Models and Sea History

We visit a museum in Sadorus, Illinois with emphasis on the history of civilization and exploration of the world through ships and ship building, from prehistoric times…
Mid-American Gardener

February 2025 Episodes

A short month has us pining to get our hands dirty and say goodbye to winter. While it may not be over yet, there are some things we can do to get ready for what is right…
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,…