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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.
 

ILSO Oct Soul Drive 10.9 - 10.30

October Soul Drive, Show your Support! I love Illinois Soul. Click here to give now.

Dialogue

Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy

Political heavyweights Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy make the case for replacing US Senator Dick Durbin

Dialogue is sharing recent 21st Show interviews with the 2026 US Senate candidates from Illinois.

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The State of Black voters ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election

Two years after Kamala Harris lost the race for US president, we examine how Black voters are feeling ahead of the November 2026 elections.

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African natives who call Illinois home talk about Black American and Black Immigrant relationship

Two African natives discuss their journey to Champaign-Urbana and the conversation between Black Americans and Black Immigrants.

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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ILSO Oct Soul Drive (10.12 - 10.30)

State of Change

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…

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