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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.

Clef Notes

Sorry, Timothée, We Do Care

“I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore.’" This soundbite from…

Prairie Performances

Portraits of Henry Purcell, Edward Elgar, and Hubert Parry.

Prairie Performances: Revisiting English Composers

On this week's archived episode of Prairie Performances, we revisit works of English composers.

Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

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

The 21st Show

the US constitution is written on dark brown paper in elaborate script; the inset photo features a white woman with brown hair and wearing a black top; she's looking to her right and her lips are pursed; on a TV monitor in the background — out of focus — you can see a senator holding up a piece of paper, presumably asking a question or making a point during Shogan's confirmation hearing

Former Archivist of the U.S. Colleen Shogan on preserving historic documents, facing public pressure, and being fired by President Trump

Colleen Shogan was the 11th Archivist of the United States — the head of the National Archives and Records Administration. While the job is traditionally seen as…

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 5 – Mar. 8

A screening of an Oscar-nominated film, opening nights of two plays, a tournament for a Quidditch-inspired sport, a cat show,and, of course, live music.

The 21st Show

Author charts path for revival of Congress

Philip A. Wallach is the author of the book "Why Congress", which was released in 2023 and is still relevant today. In the book, Wallach argues that the future of…

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.

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