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Players, fans heartbroken after Illinois’ Final Four run ends

Players and fans from Indianapolis to Champaign-Urbana were left heartbroken after the Fighting Illini men’s basketball team fell 71-62 to the UConn Huskies. The loss ends Illinois’ first Final Four run in 21 years, leaving the team one win short of a national championship berth.

Prairie Performances

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An American in Vienna

Who knew Gershwin and Schoenberg had so much in common?

Afternoon at the Opera

The Metropolitan Opera 2025-2026 Radio Broadcast Schedule

Catch your favorite operas performed live, courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera, every Saturday at Noon, only on Illinois Classical.

Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

Music of Britten, Bartok, Still, Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Goldmark, Mahler, Hindemith, Muhly, and others

The 21st Show

From ‘cool’ to ‘selfie’ to ‘slay’, linguist’s book takes a look at the evolution of language through lens of social media

In his new book, "Algospeak", linguist Adam Aleksic says that we are living through a transitional phase of the english language as social media has a big influence on…

The 21st Show

Five years after January 6 Capitol riot, author explores creation of MAGA

Five years ago today, a mob stormed the United States Capitol committing many violent acts. Laura K. Field has been studying what led up to January 6th — not just the rally…

Weather Realness

How to keep your garden blooming in spring weather

Spring gardening can sometimes feel like a battle against the elements. Today we talk about how to keep your garden blooming this season.

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 6 - March 2026

We introduce you to the art of Brian Dettmer, get a special performance from hip-hop duo Mother Nature, and visit with quilter Millie Sorrells, who shows us creativity has no…

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