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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.
 

Kassa Overall performs at the Gallery Art Bar on September 26 at 8pm

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Pritzker and Bailey offer contrasting views of Illinois’ present and future under their leadership

Dialogue is sharing recent 21st Show interviews with Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and his opponent Darren Bailey (R).

From protector of a president to prison to pardon: the historic life of Abraham Bolden

IPM's David Pierce took a year to produce a mini-documentary about 91-year-old Abraham Bolden, a former Secret Service agent who served under President John F. Kennedy.

Vietnam’s ‘Queen of Soul’ prepares for Illinois appearance

Carol Kim is the featured performer of the Saigon Jazz Revival in Chicago on August 29, 2026. She talked about her career and the influence of Black artists in her music.

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.

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Kassa Overall performs at the Gallery Art Bar on September 26 at 8pm

Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet

We visit a zero-waste general store, a garden bringing a community together in a Chicago food desert, a program protecting pollinators, and advice to increase sustainability in your home.

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…
Tiny Desk Concerts

Shaboozey: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Yaya Bey performs a Tiny Desk concert.

Yaya Bey: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Fred Hammond performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C. on Thursday May 28, 2026.

Fred Hammond: Tiny Desk Concert
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