March is Women's History Month. For too long, female composers of the past have been consigned to the footnotes of music history textbooks. However, the impact Clara Schumann had on the life and career of her husband, composer Robert Schumann, cannot be overstated. Learn more with this month's Clef Notes blog.
We’re all about the Sax Appeal, this week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party. It’s a sampling of some of our favorite saxophone players of the hi-fi era…with…
The 21st was joined by the author of "The Shotgun Conservationist," who writes that he’s not trying to convert anyone into a hunter but says he wants to…
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what people from game fowl and animal rights groups are doing about Oklahoma’s recent efforts to lower the penalties for…
Illinois, with its proximity to Missouri and Kentucky which were slave states, played a significant role in facilitating escapes through the Underground Railroad.
Shane dives into all things hydrangeas and Ella shares some of her favorite evergreen groundcovers to give your yard visual interest, even in the winter!
In 2023, the climate crisis became chaotic in Illinois. In our third annual State of Change report, we examine how higher temperatures are taking a toll on people, in…