Illinois Soul 101.1 FM

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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.
 

Black Music Month performance by Certified Organic, June 4, 2026 at the Gallery Art Bar starting at 7:30pm.

Dialogue

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Direct from Champaign: A Hamilton star and a Student Virtuoso talk about raising the bar

Our Dialogue for Teens hosts learn about a ‘Hamilton’ star who rose from Champaign to Broadway and an emerging talent from Centennial High School.

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From Meteorologist to Nail Tech to K9 Officer: how to turn a calling into a career

Our Dialogue for Teens hosts react to the career journeys of a scientist, an entrepreneur, and police officers who work with dogs.

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What does it take to earn a spot on the Eastern Illinois University soccer team?

Our Dialogue for Teens hosts Felipe and Zac talk with two members of the Division I soccer team at Eastern Illinois University.

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

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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.

Full Schedule
Photo of Raphael & Whitney, who will be performing for the Illinois Soul Juneteenth celebration on June 18 at 5:30pm.

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.

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…
Tiny Desk Concerts
Snarky Puppy performs during a Tiny Desk Concert on Sept. 12, 2019.

Snarky Puppy: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Masego plays a Tiny Desk Concert on Jan. 8, 2019 (Claire Harbage/NPR).

Masego: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Jon Batiste performs during Tiny Desk on November, 8 2019. (Photo by Mhari Shaw/NPR)

Jon Batiste: Tiny Desk Concert
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