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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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‘I will never give up on my vision… for what I want to do’: Sheila Johnson explains how art powered her through tragic and triumphant times in her life and her dedication to giving a voice to teens
Media Mogul. Humanitarian. Pro Sports Team and Luxury Hotel Brand Owner. All ways to describe Sheila Johnson. In an Illinois Soul exclusive, this powerful University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumna shares her painful but triumphant life journey. And the importance of giving today's teens a voice.
Illinois Public Media and the College of Media team up to offer Saturday teen podcast workshops
The workshops take place on April 4, 11, and 25 from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click here for registration which is required. The podcasts take place at Illinois Public Media, 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana.
Hometown hero appears in the Final Four and Illini basketball great Deon Thomas weighs in on historic season
As the University of Illinois Men's Basketball team prepares to take on UConn in the Final Four, we talk with the father of Point Guard Kylan Boswell, who partially grew up in Champaign Urbana. Plus, Illini great Deon Thomas puts context to the historic season.
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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
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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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…
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.Podcasts
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