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Illinois Soul is a not-for-profit public radio station licensed to Illinois Public Media and the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. FM 101.1 amplifies Black voices, music, and culture throughout central Illinois, and online, with the power of public media. Illinois Soul airs NPR shows, produces local news for broadcast and the Web, and works hand-in-hand with the community to address their needs and concerns.

Illinois Soul + Krannert Uncorked Schedule

February 5: Erech Bruce Band
February 12: Chris Greene
February 19: Ther’Up.Y 
February 26: Zo! & Tall Black Guy — joined by Deborah Bond
 

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

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Highlights from NAACP forum featuring US Senate candidates Kelly, Krishnamoorthi and Stratton

Over 100 people showed up at Love Corner Church in Champaign on February 15 to hear three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate share their top priorities and answer questions from the audience. 

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Remembering Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

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Four Black women are running for US Senate in Illinois. You may not have heard from these two candidates.

There are 16... yes count ‘em... 16 candidates running for US Senate in Illinois! Republican Pamela Denise Long and Democratic candidate Awisi Quartey Bustos are two of the lesser-known people in this US Senate race. Today we hear from them.

Illinois Soul Blog

Illinois Soul Launches New Scramble Game

Players will have 60 seconds to unscramble the names of R&B and Soul Stars. 

WATCH NOW: News Brews & Beatz 10: It Takes A Village

For the first time in a year - the famed conversation series "News Brews & Beatz" returns

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How to Listen to Illinois Soul on Amazon Alexa Devices

Illinois Soul is now streaming on Alexa devices—bringing you timeless R&B, jazz, and soulful vibes amplifying Black voices.

Full Schedule
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

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.

State of Change Examines Invasive Species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures, birds, insects, and…
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Impacts of the climate crisis on communities of color

In 2023, the climate crisis became chaotic in Illinois. In our third annual State of Change report, we examine how higher temperatures are taking a toll on people, in particualr communities of color.
Tiny Desk Concerts
GIVĒON performs a Tiny Desk concert.

GIVĒON: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Daniel Caesar performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR's headquarter in Washington D.C. on Dec. 1, 2025.

Daniel Caesar: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Coco Jones performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C.

Coco Jones: Tiny Desk Concert
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