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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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1990s Lounge Revival (133)

Coming up, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, a look at the 1990s Lounge Revival. A time when folks were rediscovering the sounds of the hi-fi era and classic Atomic Age…
Evening Concert
Brahms

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Fiesta!

Sunday night June 8 at 6:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” you’ll hear two “Quartets”: one by Brahms and one by…
Classic Mornings

Sweet Souvenirs

Of all things, a piece of chocolate came to mind.

WILL AM

The 21st Show
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Rockford prepares to celebrate culture and community at the South Main Mercado

We talk with the organizers of Rockford's South Main Mercado, which takes place this Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.
The 21st Show

June 6, 2025: How did education policy fare in the 2025 Illinois General Assembly session?

How did education across Illinois fare in the budget? We asked the correspondent for an Illinois based education focused news service. We also covered President…
The 21st Show

June 6, 2025 State Roundup: 5th child dies after after daycare center crash and Springfield business boom

Our Friday, June 5, 2025 Reporter Roundtable covering stories making headlines in Springfield, including the latest on the Chatham afterschool crash and new plans to business…

WILL TV

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025

We turn the reins over to documentary students from the U of I for this episode of Prairie Fire. They bring you stories about The Idea Store and The Station Theater in Urbana,…
News Local/State

Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebertfellows

The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows--Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell--reflect on a year of writing, talking, festivalgoing both…
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,…