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IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?

Illinois Public Media has been covering local primary races to give voters accurate information and context before heading to the polls. Here is what you need to know.

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Count of Monte Cristo (3.2 - 3.15)

New series from MASTERPIECE: The Count of Monte Cristo. Stream all episodes early with WILL Passport.

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Tijuana Brass & Beyond (158)

Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s Tijuana Brass & Beyond—a look at the sound Herb Alpert and company help popularize during the 1960s. We’ll hear from…
Classic Mornings

Bach, Bark, and Looking Back

I told myself: “This is the last one.”
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: MARCH 1 – 2 –3 – 4 – 5 – 6, 2026 

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The 21st Show
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Challenges and triumphs of Jewish communities in central Illinois

We spoke with an archivist for an oral history project and a longtime member of Danville's Jewish community.
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: State Farm reports strong growth — and shares some of it with policyholders

State Farm is sharing some of its profits with policyholders after having success last year. 
News Local/State
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2025-26 Roger Ebert Fellows discuss “One Battle After Another”

The 2025-26 University of Illinois College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows discuss “One Battle After Another”.

WILL TV

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 5 - February 2026

We visit the U of I's Black Chorus Camp, sit down for a special Black History Month conversation, and introduce you to the art of sculptor Josh Garber. 
News Local/State
Four people stand at a railing inside Campbell Hall on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

2025-26 Roger Ebert Fellows discuss “One Battle After Another”

The 2025-26 University of Illinois College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows discuss “One Battle After Another”.
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.