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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.
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Tijuana Brass & Beyond (158)
Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s Tijuana Brass & Beyond—a look at the sound Herb Alpert and company help popularize during the 1960s. We’ll hear from…
Classic Mornings

Bach, Bark, and Looking Back
I told myself: “This is the last one.”
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: MARCH 1 – 2 –3 – 4 – 5 – 6, 2026 
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Flyover Film Studios in Rantoul brings new growth to central Illinois’ film industry
The story behind the new Flyover movie studios in Rantoul. The studio launched only a few years ago – but it’s already being recognized by state leaders for bringing…
Weather Realness
President of the University of Illinois system Tim Killeen (Left) talks to Steve Nesbitt (Middle), head of the department of climate, meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences and Maddie Stover (Right), doctoral student in physics, on his career, significance of NCAR and the university’s future in achieving carbon neutrality.

University of Illinois President Tim Killeen talks geophysics career, current state of climate science and retirement
We sat down with Tim Killeen, president of the University of Illinois System to reflect on his career in geophysics and space science and the university’s role in innovation…
The 21st Show
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Are we going to war with Iran?
The Trump administration is continuing to ramp up pressure on Iran — with what’s said to be the biggest buildup of American naval power in the region in decades. Last…
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. 
News Local/State
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2026 IPM News Forum with Champaign County Executive candidates
The two Democrats running for Champaign County Executive in the 2026 primary shared their views on data centers, federal immigration enforcement and much more.
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.