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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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A Dialogue on Red Lobster’s revival and cultural significance with CEO Damola Adamolekun

Red Lobster’s Damola Adamolekun opens up about his upbringing, the chain’s iconic status, and its strategy for bouncing back after tough business. 

Black dance as artivism: Preserving African culture through movement

Dance is culture in motion. In Illinois, artists use traditional African dance as a form of artivism, blending heritage with activism. How are these creatives shaping social change through their movement?

Mid-American Gardener host Tinisha Spain sits down with Pierre Willhite in the FirstFollowers garden.

A Dialogue on how one reentry program is growing change from the ground up

How is one local program using gardening to support formerly incarcerated individuals?

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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.

Candy Foster pictured as a teenager, young adult, and adult.

WATCH NOW: Candy Foster: A Musical Witness - An IPM Presentation

 

Explore the life and musical career of the local R&B legend - a musical journey that spans over 60 years and is still going strong!

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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…
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Impacts of the climate crisis on communities of color

In 2023, the climate crisis became chaotic in Illinois. In our third annual State of Change report, we examine how higher temperatures are taking a toll on people, in particualr communities of color.

State of Change examines how Illinoisans manage carbon

Carbon is a key to life on Earth. Whether its air, animals, people, plants, or water, it would not be possible without carbon. Human use of carbon means Illinois and our planet are in a State of…
Tiny Desk Concerts
Durand Bernarr performs a Tiny Desk concert.

Durand Bernarr: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts
Alex Isley performs a Tiny Desk concert June 13, 2025, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Alex Isley: Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk Concerts

CeCe Winans: Tiny Desk Concert
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