Summertime (1027)
This time on the program, we celebrate the season with a show featuring Summertime songs. Buddy Greco gets things hot, Jack Jones makes some promises, Percy Faith visits his…
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Public broadcasting’s roots in Urbana
In 1948, Illinois Professor of Communications Wilbur Schramm brought a loose-knit group of educational radio station managers, called the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB), to Urbana to discuss their mission and how to attract funding. These discussions and subsequent conferences would go on to form the philosophical cornerstone of public broadcasting as we know it today.Latest News
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Evening Concert
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast
Tuesday night July 5 at 7:00 on the Evening Concert” on FM 90.9 it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast” with their Independence Day…
Classic Mornings
Lessons in Harmoney
Do you wonder what I’m doing during those minutes just before showtime?
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Illinois History Timeline
July 1 Illinois History Minute
It’s July First. And on this day in 1969, Governor Richard Ogilvie signed a bill creating Illinois’ first state income tax. The tax had passed on a bipartisan…
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois chefs get creative with ‘Copi cakes’
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some restaurants are serving up Copi – known formerly as "Asian Carp" – as part of Illinois officials'…
The 21st Show
Best Of: Thomas Geoghegan on democracy, economic inequality, and more.
Our guest for the second half of the show has represented workers going up against their employers, argued before the US Supreme Court, and is the author of half a…
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County Fair
County Fair
County Fair takes an intimate look at a treasured American pastime through the lives of six people whose passion, preparation, and pride come together at the local fair. The…
Mid-American Gardener
Mid-American Gardner - June 16, 2022
After a couple of weeks off, we return to the studio in style with a full panel for you.
Mid-American Gardener
Mid-American Gardner - May 2022
In May, we get out and about as we make a return visit to Chuck Voigt's family farm to see some fun things he's planting this year. Also, we visit a popular local area…
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Frankie Drake Mysteries
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