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Paintings and vintage photographs of composers who wrote songs of love.

The Love Stories that Inspired Musical Masterpieces

Whether burning from afar or passionately reciprocated, love has been a fruitful muse for many of the great composers. Come along as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with the love stories that inspired four famous compositions.

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Black and Jewish in America - Stream Now (2.4 - 2.18)

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History. Hosted by Emmy-Winning Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Click here to stream now.

WILL FM

Prairie Performances
Rota fortunae (Wheel of Fortune) from the Codex Buranus.

From the Archive: Carmina Burana

So turns the wheel of fate.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Live From Las Vegas (156)

This week on the The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it’s Live from Las Vegas! A selection of live recordings from Sin City from some of the biggest names of the hi-fi era.…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: FEBRUARY 8 – 9 –10 – 11 – 12 – 13, 2026 

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The 21st Show
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Democratic Senate candidate Sean Brown

We continue our conversations with candidates in the primary elections for U.S. senator from Illinois. Today is our tenth interview, with attorney Sean Brown, who's running in…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 12 – Feb. 15

A screening of a French musical film, a tribute performance by a Chicago saxophonist, a musical dinner with a buffet of songs, and of course...live music.
The 21st Show
a man with black hair pulled back wears a plaid flannel shirt, a black bandanna around his neck, and a cross-shaped earring in each ear; another image depicts the green grass of the University of Illinois' main quadrangle, with Foellinger Auditorium in the background

What do land-grant universities owe Native Americans?

Tristan Ahtone is a member of the Kiowa Tribe and editor-at-large at Grist. His award-winning investigation, “Land-Grab Universities,” revealed how the 1862 Morrill Act…

WILL TV

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 4 - December 2025

We introduce you to Bloomington artist Herb Eaton, learn the important role the “Illinois Country” played in the American Revolution, and get a special holiday performance…
Mid-American Gardener

Cool plants, Winter Gardening, and Valentine Flower Care

Winter gardening tips, flower care secrets, and how to start seeds outdoors using simple containers.
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.