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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 Supper Club: City Winery

Illinois Soul Supper Club fundraiser. City Winery. October 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Freddie Jackson featured at Chicago fundraiser

Calling all R&B-loving philanthropists! We invite you to an unforgettable evening at the Illinois Soul Supper and Concert Club Fundraiser featuring Freddie Jackson at 7 pm Sunday, Oct. 26, at the City Winery Chicago.

Donors who give $250, or become a $250.00 Sustainer (Example: giving $20.83 monthly for 12 months), will secure their spot at this exclusive experience which includes:

  • Round-trip transportation aboard a Peoria Charter bus
  • A reserved dining table at City Winery
  • Premium seating for an evening of soul-stirring music with Freddie Jackson

Please note that guests are responsible for their own dinner and drinks ($25 minimum). The dress code for the evening is business casual.

This is more than a concert — it’s an Illinois Soul exclusive event that directly supports the mission of the first Black public media station with a format dedicated to R&B, neo soul, smooth jazz, and Black news talk. Seats are limited, so make your gift today. Donate now at IllinoisSoul.org or call our membership line 800-898-1065 and join us for a night of soul, culture, and community!

For questions, please call Illinois Soul at 217-300-3019.

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