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A Special Presentation of Prairie Performances

Classical FM presents a special presentation of Prairie Performances showcasing the Collins Studio Performance Series from April & May 2025. Stream here until August 7! 

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WILL FM

Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Frank Loesser (138)

Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, the spotlight is on songwriter Frank Loesser…the man behind Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really…
Evening Concert
Pierre Boulez

The New York Philharmonic This Week

Tonight at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s “The New York Philharmonic This Week”. You’ll hear musical…
Prairie Performances
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A Special Presentation of Prairie Performances

Classical FM presents a special presentation of Prairie Performances showcasing the Collins Studio Performance Series from April & May 2025. Please join us Thursday…

WILL AM

The 21st Show

Menstruation is a universal phenomenon. Why is it taboo to talk publicly about it?

We’re talking about the taboo associated with menstruation which persists despite the fact that everyday millions of people are on their period.   
The 21st Show
Mariatu Marley Yateh teaches a sexual & reproductive health education class for students at the Education for All school in Allentown, Sierra Leone. Yateh is the education director for the Sierra Leonean NGO Uman Tok.

Illinois journalists chronicle period poverty in Sierra Leone

A group of student journalists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign traveled earlier this year to Freetown, Sierra Leone, to report on the issue of period poverty…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Consumer advocate pushes for legislative action regarding State Farm rate spike

In today’s deep dive, State Farm's recent 27% rate hike for Illinois homeowners has prompted calls for regulations in the state. A consumer advocate is supporting…

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,…
Mid-American Gardener

June 2025 Episodes

This month, we are out and about with a visit to one of our panelists home gardens, and we check out a great place that's using gardening to bring fresh produce to an…
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,…