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Celebrate Black History Month with us

Illinois Public Media invites you to join your favorite WILL stations in celebrating Black History Month throughout February. Together we will celebrate and honor these Black scientists, politicians, athletes, activists, artists, and more who have left their mark on U.S. history.

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Broadway à la Hi-Fi (122)

This time, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s Broadway à la Hi-Fi! It's another look at all the music from the Great White Way that found its way to…
Clef Notes

150 Years of “Carmen”

March 3, 2025, marks the 150th anniversary of the premiere of one of the most popular operas of all time: Georges Bizet’s Carmen. While today it is in constant rotation…
Classic Mornings
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Bursts of Firsts

I wasn’t expecting such a simple answer.

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The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 06 – Feb. 09

In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what's coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of art and entertainment.

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Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 4 - December 2024

We meet entrepreneur Kayla Brown, who combined her love of healthy living, music and candlemaking into Fire Doll Studio. Then we celebrate reknowned poet Michael Holloway, who…
Mid-American Gardener

Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti and How to Get Them to Bloom

This week, we identify the difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti and give you some tips on how to get them to bloom.
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,…