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Evening Concert

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast
Tuesday night October 28 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio…
Evening Concert

The New York Philharmonic This Week
Monday night October 27 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” it’s “The New York Philharmonic This Week”.…
Evening Concert

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Fiesta!
Sunday night October 26 at 6:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” you’ll hear music by Vaughan Williams and Bridge on the…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Good gourd! These Midwesterners are raising giant pumpkins that weigh as much as a car
In today’s deep dive, raising giant pumpkins is a labor of love for some Midwest growers. And the pumpkins keep getting bigger and bigger.
The 21st Show
a grainy black-and-white photo of a white airliner taking off with a large cntrol tower in the background: inset: Davis' purple and yellow book cover includes a black-and-white image of her wearing her flight attendant uniform, including a mod cap and dress

Best of: Memoir recounts journey from fearful flyer to flight attendant
Kathi Davis began her career as a flight attendant in the golden age of air travel. Despite a deep fear of flying, she kept with it past 9/11. All that and more are the…
The 21st Show
protesters are seen from behind dressed for cold weather and holding signs, including one that reads

Tear-gassing neighborhoods, feds continue immigration blitz in Chicago
Federal agents are continuing to arrest immigrants in Chicago and fire tear gas at people demonstrating against them. Meanwhile, a state lawmaker says an agent pointed a gun…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 2 - October 2025
This month, we’re fossil hunting deep in southern Illinois, visiting a small but mighty farm helping to combat food insecurity, and helping a historic local…
Mid-American Gardener

Early Fall at The Delight Flower Farm
We take a trip back to Delight to learn about dahlia care, and how to properly dig up those tender bulbs to avoid any damage for winter storage. We also get crafty with…
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.