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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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KCPA Uncorked 2026

The linup for Uncorked concerts in February 2026, celebrating the second anniversary of Illinois Soul FM 101.1: Chris Greene, Therapy, Zo! and Tall Black Guy

WILL FM

Prairie Performances

Singing Beauty Against Discord

On tonight’s episode of Prairie Performances, we'll revisit our classical music of Ukraine episode.
Clef Notes

Jupiter String Quartet Welcomes New Violinist, Mélanie Clapiès

We sat down with Dr. Mélanie Clapiès, the Jupiter String Quartet’s new violinist, ahead of her first concert at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on March 12.…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: FEBRUARY 15 – 16 –17 – 18 – 19 – 20, 2026 

WILL AM

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today:  It’s eagle nesting season in Illinois. One nesting pair calls a northern Illinois state park home

During the winter, Illinois is home to the largest population of eagles in the continental U.S. But the national bird didn't always have such a large presence in the…
The 21st Show

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jonathan Dean discusses childhood trauma, solar energy, and raising minimum wage

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jonathan Dean is a Chicago-based lawyer and a solar energy entrepreneur. He shares his story about a traumatic incident when he was a…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today:  What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 19 – Feb. 22

A celebration of queer art, a meet and greet with local authors, an interactive world full of dinosaurs and, of course, live music.

WILL TV

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.
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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.