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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.
 

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Carlson’s War: A Veteran’s Story

An uplifting story of combat veteran Dave Carlson and his path from combat PTSD, addiction, and prison, to a new life.

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Meet new IPM Morning Edition local host Alex Barton

Alex Barton is the new local host for Morning Edition. IPM News.’ Reginald Hardwick spent a few minutes getting to know him. 

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Black voters drive Democrats to flip seats across America

From the US Senate seat in Illinois to the governor's mansions in Georgia, Nevada, Wisconsin and Florida, Black politicians made history this November.

Illinois Soul Blog

Illinois Soul, part of Illinois Public Media, Launches Dialogue: Next Gen, a New Video Podcast Made by Teens, for Teens

Eight local high school students co-host and help produce series on the issues shaping their lives.

Election 2026 Voter Guide

From the Champaign County Clerk and Sheriff to U.S. Senate and House seats, several local and statewide races are on the ballot. Click here for everything you need to know.

Illinois Soul Launches New Scramble Game

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

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Illinois experienced more than 200 tornadoes in 2026. Is this our new normal?

State of Change airs Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. on WILL-TV. The Backlund Charitable Trust provides production funding for this program.

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.
Tiny Desk Concerts
Cardi B performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Cardi B: 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
Tiny Desk Concerts
Sheila E. performs a Tiny Desk concert July 2, 2024, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Sheila E.: Tiny Desk Concert
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