1990s Lounge Revival (133)
Coming up, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, a look at the 1990s Lounge Revival. A time when folks were rediscovering the sounds of the hi-fi era and classic Atomic Age…
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Evening Concert
Thursday, June 12, 2025: 7:00 PM: Classical Music
Enjoy an hour of classical music from our partners at Classical 24 network.
Classic Mornings
Sweet Souvenirs
Of all things, a piece of chocolate came to mind.
WILL AM
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 12 – Jun. 15
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 21st Show
The significance of LGBTQ spaces in a challenging political climate
Business owners who offer safe spaces to their local LGBTQ communities in downstate Illinois discuss what these spaces mean to people in the current political…
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Trump’s on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn’t wish sentencing on his ‘worst enemy’
In today’s deep dive, after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is sentenced this week, could his next move be to seek President Trump’s intervention?
WILL TV
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,…
News Local/State
Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebertfellows
The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows--Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell--reflect on a year of writing, talking, festivalgoing both…
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,…