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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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Clef Notes

Celebrating Women’s History Through Music
To commemorate Women’s History Month, we’re introducing you to five pieces of contemporary classical music that tell women’s stories in some way, whether commemorating…
Clef Notes

Opera Goes to the Olympics
On Friday, February 13, Japanese skater Yuma Kagiyama took home silver in the Men’s Figure Skating Finals at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan. The music he chose for…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: FEBRUARY 22 – 23 –24 – 25 – 26 – 27, 2026 
The 21st Show

Remembering the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson was one of the last living connections to the Civil Rights era of the mid-20th century. He died last week at the age of 84 in Chicago. Despite his national…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Rev. Jesse Jackson looks back at some of his famous speeches
We’ll hear archival audio of Reverend Jesse Jackson looking back at some of his famous speeches.
The 21st Show
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‘Jesus and John Wayne’ author Kristin Du Mez on how white evangelicals came to embrace Donald Trump
How did Evangelical Christians come to not only vote for Donald Trump, but embrace him as a heroic figure? Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez says it was a long time in coming,…
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.