Prairie Performances: Songs of Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving Day episode of Prairie Performances, I invite you to ponder all the things you are grateful for this year.
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Feature Story
The History of Pies, in Illinois and Beyond
Just in time for Thanksgiving, The 21st Show sits down with culinary expert and Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance founder Catherine Lambrecht to uncover what makes pie an American classic. Learn how the history of pie intersects with Illinois’ own food heritage.Latest News
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Prairie Performances
Afternoon at the Opera
Afternoon at the Opera: Iolanta
This week on Afternoon at the Opera, Iolanta by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Evening Concert
The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: NOVEMBER 23 – 24 – 25 – 26 – 27 – 28, 2025
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The 21st Show
Writer introduces Americans to ‘The Italian Soul’ in new book
A new book offers lessons from a culture that’s mastered the art of savoring simple pleasures while maintaining deep connections in family and community. The 21st…
The 21st Show
What does it take to thrive in early adulthood? A conversation with the author of “Quarterlife”
Quarterlife is the time where you’re no longer a child but still very much in the early stages of learning about the world and yourself. A psychotherapist joins us to…
The 21st Show
Book makes the case civic education should come from parents more than school
Civic education is an essential part of Democracy. Teacher and writer Lindsey Cormack argues schools are not up to the task, which means parents have to take matters into…
WILL TV
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
October 2025 Wrap-Up
We had back into the studio this month to show you some helpful ways to get ready for the winter!
State of Change
The state of the Illinois Prairie
State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.
