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Illinois Soul is a not-for-profit public radio station licensed to Illinois Public Media and the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. FM 101.1 amplifies Black voices, music, and culture throughout central Illinois, and online, with the power of public media. Illinois Soul airs NPR shows, produces local news for broadcast and the Web, and works hand-in-hand with the community to address their needs and concerns.
 

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He traveled for justice and found tragedy: unpacking the death of Antonio Mays in Seattle’s CHOP

Discover the truth behind a utopian protest turned deadly with a new podcast investigating the 2020 unsolved murder of a Black teenager in Seattle's autonomous zone.

Highs and Lows: Black student expulsion rates in Illinois schools

Schools in Illinois discipline Black students at much higher rates than their white peers. We looked into why.

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‘We’re not speaking up loud enough’: Three teens share candid thoughts about youth gun violence in central Illinois

In the first half of this year, gun violence has taken the lives of four teens in Champaign. Several more have been injured. And many of the suspects are also teenagers. 

Illinois Soul Blog

Illinois Soul Launches New Scramble Game

Players will have 60 seconds to unscramble the names of R&B and Soul Stars. 

WATCH NOW: News Brews & Beatz 10: It Takes A Village

For the first time in a year - the famed conversation series "News Brews & Beatz" returns

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How to Listen to Illinois Soul on Amazon Alexa Devices

Illinois Soul is now streaming on Alexa devices—bringing you timeless R&B, jazz, and soulful vibes amplifying Black voices.

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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 in your home.

The state of the Illinois Prairie

State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.

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, birds, insects, and…
Tiny Desk Concerts
Floetry performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C., part of Tiny Desk's Black Music Month celebration.

Floetry: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Eve performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

Eve: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Joe performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

Joe: Tiny Desk Concert
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