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LISTEN NOW: Witnessing Hurricane Katrina and how it changed America

The latest Weather Realness recounts Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath. The disaster ranks among America’s worst and caused over $108 billion in damage.

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Atomic Age Cocktail Party

Swinging Spectacular (142)

This time around, it's a special two-hour program recorded LIVE from the Starlight Studios featuring lots of great music, an in-depth look at what goes on…

Evening Concert

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast

Tuesday night September 16 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio…

Prairie Performances

Prairie Performances: Russian Romantics

On tonight’s episode, we look at the works of Russian Romantic composers.

The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Politicians across party lines pay tribute to former Governor Jim Edgar, who died Sunday

In today’s deep dive, we're remembering former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who died Sunday at age 79. A lifelong Republican from Charleston who later disagreed with his…

The 21st Show

Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar dies at 79

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the statethrough most of the 1990's, passed away on Sunday. We remember Edgar today, and we’ll have a longer…

The 21st Show

Book makes the case civic education should come from parents more than school

Civic education is an essential part of Democracy. Teacher and writer Lindsey Cormack argues schools are not up to the task, which means parents have to take matters into…

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025

We turn the reins over to documentary students from the U of I for this episode of Prairie Fire. They bring you stories about The Idea Store and The Station Theater in Urbana,…

Mid-American Gardener