Illinois Soul 101.1 FM

Illinois Soul: 101.1 FM

Illinois Soul 101.1 FM Live Stream

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.

Dialogue

A continued Dialogue on the state of Champaign-Urbana’s Black communities with local leaders

How can a community work together to drive positive change? and what does that really look like? 

Leading the way: Examining the state of Champaign Urbana’s Black communities with local leaders

Who is really responsible for driving community change? and is relying on schools enough? 

Protecting children’s future: A conversation on child advocacy and mental health

April is highlighted as Child Abuse Prevention Month, but the work doesn’t stop there. Hear how one Champaign center continues to support kids and families year-round.

Illinois Soul Blog

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

Illinois Soul logo with animated Alexa skill

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.

Candy Foster pictured as a teenager, young adult, and adult.

WATCH NOW: Candy Foster: A Musical Witness - An IPM Presentation

 

Explore the life and musical career of the local R&B legend - a musical journey that spans over 60 years and is still going strong!

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Stand Up for Illinois Public Media

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.

State of Change examines how Illinoisans manage carbon

Carbon is a key to life on Earth. Whether its air, animals, people, plants, or water, it would not be possible without carbon. Human use of carbon means Illinois and our planet are in a State of…
Tiny Desk Concerts
Marvin Sapp performs a Tiny Desk Concert Feb. 20, 2025, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Marvin Sapp: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Kamasi Washington performs a Tiny Desk concert.

Kamasi Washington: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Roy Ayers performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Jan. 24, 2018 (Jenna Sterner/NPR).

Roy Ayers: Tiny Desk Concert
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