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Prairie Fire

Premieres May 18th at 7:30pm

Prairie Fire is a newly reimagined take on WILL-TV's beloved magazine program from the mid-'90s. Rooted in storytelling, "Prairie Fire" brings you cinematic documentaries, profiles and performances from downstate Illinois.

Watch Prairie Fire on WILL TV every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM, or on demand on YouTube or PBS Online.

Prairie Fire: Episode 1 - May 2023

Prairie Fire makes its return with stories about Paralympian Susannah Scaroni, restauranteur Mubanga Chanda and "American Idol" star Leah Marlene.

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Prairie Fire Stories

Stango Cuisine

Stango Cuisine brings us African-based cooking right here in Central Illinois.

Susannah Scaroni

In this inspiring story, follow the remarkable journey of Paralympian Susannah Scaroni, from her days growing up in Washington, to adapting the challenges of life in a…

Leah Marlene

She may have grown up in a town called Normal, but Leah Marlene is far from it. From an American Idol finalist to a hometown hero, she's keeping busy and looking to…

Prairie Fire Episodes

  1. Prairie Fire: Episode 1 - May 2023

    Prairie Fire makes its return with stories about Paralympian Susannah Scaroni, restauranteur Mubanga…
  2. The Movement Revisited with Christian McBride

    Jazz legend Christian McBride and his bandmates visited the University of Illinois campus last year…

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