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WILL-FM 90.9 Classical is proud to announce its new name — Illinois Classical!

 Your source for timeless classical music has a new name — Illinois Classical — to reaffirm Illinois Public Media's commitment to serving central Illinois the best of public radio. 
IPM Newsroom
New PBS Series: Maigret from Masterpiece.
Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Giulio Cesare
This week on Afternoons at the Opera, Giulio Cesare in Egitto by George Frederic Handel.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Private Eye Cool (145)
Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it's Private Eye Cool. A look at the cooler side of crime jazz during the hi-fi era. We’ll hear from Henry Mancini,…
Evening Concert

New to Illinois Classical: Heifetz On Air
Thursday night at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “Illinois Classical” you’ll hear a program new to our schedule coming to us from the Heifetz…
The 21st Show
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Best of: How social media is changing language, with @EtymologyNerd
If you have young people in your life, you might've heard them use words such as skibidi (SKIH-bih-dee) or rizz or sigma. Maybe that's mumbo-jumbo to you, as…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Farmers caught in Trump’s trade war wait for bailout. But many call it a temporary fix
In today’s deep dive, the Trump administration is promising billions in a bailout for farmers affected by tariffs and facing a tough economy this year. 
Weather Realness
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The impact of drought on the 2025 fruit harvest
Today on Weather Realness, the US Drought Monitor says Champaign County is in a severe drought. We'll visit a local orchard and pumpkin patch to see how that's…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 1 - September 2025
Season three of "Prairie Fire" begins with brothers Bob and Bill Odenkirk stopping by to talk about their Illinois roots, their professional relationship and their…
Mid-American Gardener

Early Fall at The Delight Flower Farm
We take a trip back to Delight to learn about dahlia care, and how to properly dig up those tender bulbs to avoid any damage for winter storage. We also get crafty with…
State of Change

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,…