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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 + Krannert Uncorked Schedule
February 5: Erech Bruce Band
February 12: Chris Greene
February 19: Ther’Up.Y
February 26: Zo! & Tall Black Guy — joined by Deborah Bond
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Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
Click here to watch a stream of the service in Chicago. Or listen to Illinois Soul FM 101.1 starting Friday at 11am.
New beginnings for Central Illinois Schools, Champaign County Public Health, March Primary candidates and a Black Little League team finally gets its due
Early voting is underway in the March 17, 2026, Primary Election. Meet the candidates. Plus, new leaders for Champaign and Decatur public schools and the CU Public Health Department.
Authors and new anthology celebrate people who identify as both Black and Jewish
On March 9, 2026, Illinoisans will share perspectives of being both Black and Jewish at the University of Illinois Alumni Association-Alice Campbell Alumni Center.
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WATCH LIVE: Homegoing service will celebrate civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago
Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Watch or listen to live streams from WBEZ and NPR here.
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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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
NPR Tiny Desk Concert
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