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State of Change: Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet

 State of Change 2026 explores how Illinois residents are taking action for a more sustainable future. From a zero-waste general store to a community garden in a Chicago food desert, and practical tips for making homes more sustainable, this program highlights local solutions making a real environmental impact.
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Music for Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, we present a playlist of music inspired by mothers and centered on themes of motherhood in its various forms, from lullabies and bedtime stories to…
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Chaz Ebert reflects as the annual Ebertfest film festival in Champaign comes to an end
In 1999, film critic and Champaign-Urbana native Roger Ebert and his wife Chaz, started an annual festival in Champaign to highlight overlooked movies. Ebertfest returned to…
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New book explores apples in Midwestern history and culture
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An artist rendering of the Chicago Bears’ stadium proposal

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What's the latest update on the new Chicago Bears stadium? Also, lawmakers approved language for a potential amendment to the Illinois constitution around voting rights and…
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Augustana College student Sawyer Carver (far right) made the short film “Rock Island Change Maker”, which is now streaming on Roku.

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Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 6 - March 2026
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Behind The Mic: Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield sees being on-air as a theatrical performance
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State of Change

Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet
We visit a zero-waste general store, a garden bringing a community together in a Chicago food desert, a program protecting pollinators, and advice to increase sustainability…