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The restorative power of Black holiday music

 From traditional gospel to modern R&B, Black Christmas music has transcended over generations. Hits like “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Vince Vance & the Valiants, later performed by Mariah Carey, have become timeless classics that kick off the season. Recently, Dialogue explored the legacy of Black holiday music and its importance. Take a listen!
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Great Migrations: A People on the Move premieres Tuesday, January 28 at 8:00 pm Central
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Standing Ovations 2024 (120)
This week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we wrap up the year by giving a Standing Ovation to those hi-fi artists who we said goodbye to in 2024. We’ll feature sets of…
Evening Concert
Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Fiesta!, and “Classical Music”
Sunday night January 5 at 6:00 on the “Evening Concert” on WILL 90.9 FMHD1 you’ll hear Korngold’s “Piano Quintet” and Nino Rota’s…
Classic Mornings
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Wrapping Up Another Year
They’re like little packages.
The 217 Today Podcast
Physical therapist Danielle Heltzel works with Althea Jordan, who has late stage Alzheimer's Disease. Jordan was diagnosed with the disease in its early stages more than a decade ago. She continues to live with her son and daughter-in-law in suburban Des Moines.

217 Today: Recent Alzheimer’s advancements leave Black and Latino patients behind
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Latino and Black people are significantly more likely to get diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at stages when treatments are…
The 217 Today Podcast
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217 Today: The University of Illinois will build a smaller, safer & smarter nuclear reactor. Here’s what’s next
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the U of I’s Microreactor Demonstration Project.  
The 217 Today Podcast
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Champaign, Ill.

217 Today: Pat Bryant leaves lasting legacy at Illinois
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about Illinois Fighting Illini receiver Pat Bryant.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 4 - December 2024
We meet entrepreneur Kayla Brown, who combined her love of healthy living, music and candlemaking into Fire Doll Studio. Then we celebrate reknowned poet Michael Holloway, who…
Mid-American Gardener

November 2024 Episodes
We keep the show on the road this month with a trip to the U of I's Plant Conservatory.
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,…