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All new “Prairie Fire” explores the work of extraordinary Illinois-based artists

In March's episode, artist Brian Dettmer transforms ordinary books into extraordinary sculptures. "Prairie Fire" gets to know professional quilter Millie Sorrells of Macomb, Illinois. At 93 years old, her intricate work has garnered national recognition. Viewers will also see a performance by Mother Nature, a women-led hip-hop group that got their start here in Central Illinois.

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Helsinki Crimes S2 Stream Now (3.14 - 3.27)

New Season of Helsinki Crimes. Stream all episodes now with WILL Passport.

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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These Foolish Things (160)

Coming up, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, “These Foolish Things.” It’s a show featuring song about being fooled or playing the fool. We’ll hear from Etta James,…
Afternoon at the Opera
A scene from Wagner's Tristan Und Isolde from the met opera house

Live from the Met: Wagner’s Tristan Und Isolde

On this episode of Afternoon at the Opera, Wagner's Tristan Und Isolde, Live from the Met Opera House. Saturday at Noon on Illinois Classical 90.9 FM.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: MARCH 15 – 16 –17 – 18 – 19 – 20, 2026 

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The 21st Show
a montage featuring Scott Solomon, a white man with a short beard wearing a navy bowling shirt with gold accents, sitting in front of bookcases and next to the binocular eyepieces of a telescope; the cover of

Do humans have a future on Mars?

It’s the official policy of the U.S. government to work toward putting people on Mars. Debates about that usually focus on cost and national priorities. Less considered is…
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Team USA with Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman, celebrate winning the silver medal on the podium of the men's team pursuit speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Speedskater Ethan Cepuran on participating in 2026 Winter Olympics

We are talking to some of the athletes that represented Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics with ties to the 21st state. Speedskater Ethan Cepuran is originally from the…
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A combine unloads hundreds of bushels of corn into a grain cart on a farm near Greenfield, Illinois in September 2024.

How is the U.S. war with Iran impacting the fertilizer market for Illinois farmers?

There's been a lot of focus on how the ongoing war with Iran has affected gas and oil prices, but fertilizer prices have also severely risen. A market analyst explains what…

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Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 6 - March 2026

We introduce you to the art of Brian Dettmer, get a special performance from hip-hop duo Mother Nature, and visit with quilter Millie Sorrells, who shows us creativity has no…
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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.
State of Change

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.