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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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Dialogue
Behind the prison walls: education, mentorship and help for returning citizens
For the past year and a half, we've spent a lot of time in prisons.. probing educational opportunities and interactions. Plus, a new central Illinois group helping formerly incarcerated people get a fresh start.
NPR editor Cheryl Whitlow Thompson has dialogue about growing up in Illinois, journalism today, and the lost Tuskegee Airmen
Cheryl Whitlow Thompson shares her career from earning degrees at the University of Illinois to working at the News Gazette to award-winning journalism at The Washington Post and now, NPR.
Republican Senate Candidate Don Tracy on Israel, ICE, and the future of MAGA and the GOP
This episode of “Dialogue” features Republican Senate Candidate Don Tracy who is a candidate for the Illinois Senate race in 2026 on the 21st Show.
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
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
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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