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Dialogue’s interview with husband-and-wife singers Raphael and Whitney

 For the third year in a row, Illinois Soul FM 101.1 is throwing a free Juneteenth party at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Stage 5, and this year it features hometown husband-and-wife duo. IPM's Kimberly Schofield spoke with Raphael and Whitney. The concert takes place June 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM. 
IPM Newsroom
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Illinois Classical
Illinois Classical 90.9

Your home for Classical and more in Central Illinois.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by Messiaen, Mendelssohn, Piazzolla, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Berg, and others.
Dialogue

Champaign, Danville and Urbana to mark Juneteenth by celebrating Black freedom and families
Champaign and Urbana's Juneteenth celebrations start on June 13. Danville will have events closer to June 19.
The 21st Show
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Bats in Illinois: What to do when one moves in and how to respond after being exposed to one
Ever wondered about Illinois' bat population? Or perhaps you recently dealt with trying to get a bat out of your home?The 21st Show took the opportunity to catch up on the…
The 21st Show
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An Illinois grand jury said no. Prosecutors came back anyway.
For most of American history, when a Justice Department lawyer stood up in court and told a judge something, the judge took it as true. There's even a name for this — it’s…
The 21st Show
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Meet the Illinoisans representing the U.S. Navy in the Warrior Games
The 2026 Warrior Games are currently underway in San Antonio, Texas. First started in 2010, the Warrior Games are designed to bring together wounded, ill or injured service…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 7 - May 2026
For this month's Prairie Fire, students from the University of Illinois’ College of Media spent a semester producing five short documentaries highlighting food, skating,…
News Local/State
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Behind The Mic: Education reporter Emily Hays loves connecting people through her stories
From covering school districts, politics, campus news, and more, Illinois Public Media reporter Emily Hays is a versatile journalist who loves keeping it local.
State of Change

Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet
We visit a zero-waste general store, a garden bringing a community together in a Chicago food desert, a program protecting pollinators, and advice to increase sustainability…