Illinois Soul celebrates two years of songs, concerts and conversations
Left: Syleena Johnson performing at 2024 Juneteenth concert; Right: IPM's Reginald Hardwick and Jill Clements Reginald Hardwick/IPM News
In February of 2024, Illinois Public Media launched Illinois Soul, FM 101.1 on WILL-FM HD2. The station has brought R&B, gospel, and jazz to Central Illinois. It also hosts Black-focused news and public affair programs:
- Dialogue - weekly podcast about local Black communities
- Code Switch - NPR's podcast about race and identity
- Reveal - PRX's first weekly investigative public radio show and podcast
- Throughline - NPR'S podcast about history
- Jazz Night In America - NPR's long-running podcast about jazz
Illinois Soul is holding a 2-year anniversary concert featuring singer MAYSA at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Click here to learn more about her music.
Illinois Soul also teamed up with Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to bring free ‘Uncorked’ concerts on Thursday nights in February. Our February 2026 lineup is:
- Feb: 5: Erech Bruce
- Feb. 12: Chris Greene Quartet
- Feb. 19: Ther'Up.Y
- Feb. 26: Zo! & Tall Black Guy featuring Deborah Bond
