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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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Chaz Ebert reflects as the annual Ebertfest film festival in Champaign comes to an end
In 1999, film critic and Champaign-Urbana native Roger Ebert and his wife Chaz, started an annual festival in Champaign to highlight overlooked movies. Ebertfest returned to Champaign’s Virginia Theatre for “One Last Dance" on April 17 and 18.
The Hidden Spectrum: Uncovering Autism in Communities of Color
April is Autism month. On this episode, we ask how culture, access to care and community support affect how Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) families navigate autism.
‘I will never give up on my vision… for what I want to do’: Sheila Johnson explains how art powered her through tragic and triumphant times in her life and her dedication to giving a voice to teens
Media Mogul. Humanitarian. Pro Sports Team and Luxury Hotel Brand Owner. All ways to describe Sheila Johnson. In an Illinois Soul exclusive, this powerful University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumna shares her painful but triumphant life journey. And the importance of giving today's teens a voice.
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
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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State of Change
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…
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.Podcasts
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