Sorry, Timothée, We Do Care
“I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore.’" This soundbite from…
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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.Latest News
e-Patterns Conversion Push (2.26 - 3.19)
Click here to switch to e-Patterns and opt out of printed Patterns.
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Clef Notes
Prairie Performances
Prairie Performances: Revisiting English Composers
On this week's archived episode of Prairie Performances, we revisit works of English composers.
Evening Concert
The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: MARCH 1 – 2 –3 – 4 – 5 – 6, 2026
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The 21st Show
Daylight Savings Time: Effects on health and the debate surrounding it
Daylight Savings Time occurs every year. How does this change affect or minds, bodies, and our sleep? Some think that we should get rid of Daylight Savings Time and…
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: After one of the driest years on record, we’re finally seeing rain in Central Illinois
Since Monday, we've seen a LOT of rain in central Illinois, but is it enough to end the drought? The state climatologist tells us why we have a long way to go.
News Local/State
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.
WILL TV
Prairie Fire
Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 5 - February 2026
We visit the U of I's Black Chorus Camp, sit down for a special Black History Month conversation, and introduce you to the art of sculptor Josh Garber.
Illinois Soul Blog
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…
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.
