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Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like

Premiering in 2018, the documentary celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. A host of celebrities provide a heartfelt tribute to the pioneering PBS series that became an inconic and enduring landmark in the world of children's television.

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Prairie Performances

Prairie Performances: The Danville Symphony Orchestra

On this week's episode of Prairie Performances, we are featuring a live concert from the Danville Symphony Orchestra, recorded here in the Collins Studio!

Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Strauss’ Arabella

This week on Afternoon at the Opera, it's Strauss’ Arabellathe as performed by Vienna State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, this Saturday at Noon.

Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5, 2025

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…

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Transgender people are looking for safer places to live. Some have found a home in central Illinois

In today’s deep dive, the political climate in some states has encouraged hostility towards trans people. It's causing some to leave in search of more…

The 21st Show

Why is a New Yorker singing about Aurora, Illinois?

Cassandra Jenkins is an artist and musician, living in New York City. But one of our producers stumbled upon her track titled, “Aurora, I-L.” As in Aurora,…

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 3 - Nov2025

We celebrate Prairie Fire’s Mid-America Regional Emmy® wins with a special edition of the show. We’ll go behind the scenes with the production team, hear from…

Mid-American Gardener