Episodes

  • Reunification Ride keeps incarcerated moms, their kids connected at Logan, Decatur

    Reunification Ride keeps incarcerated moms, their kids connected at Logan, Decatur
    May 29 2026
    A unique Illinois program helps incarcerated mothers stay connected to their children through family visits, crafts, meals, and love.
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    19 mins
  • Preview the 2026 Levitt AMP Springfield summer of free concerts

    Preview the 2026 Levitt AMP Springfield summer of free concerts
    May 28 2026
    Levitt AMP Springfield concert series kicks off the 2026 season. Bella Szabo provides some attendance tips.
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    17 mins
  • Civil War heritage group brings national convention home to Springfield

    Civil War heritage group brings national convention home to Springfield
    May 27 2026
    Families forever shaped by the Civil War gather in Springfield this summer at the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War national convention.
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    17 mins
  • Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens is growing more than food

    Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens is growing more than food
    May 21 2026
    Fresh food, free events, and friendships are growing at the Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens — where community blooms one raised bed at a time. 🌱
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    17 mins
  • Small-Town Secrets Unravel in Zion Falls Mystery - local author Chris Cooper

    Small-Town Secrets Unravel in Zion Falls Mystery - local author Chris Cooper
    May 18 2026
    A beloved small-town doctor is found dead—and secrets unravel fast. Mount Zion author Chris Cooper debuts a new murder mystery.
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    17 mins
  • WQNA nearing return to Springfield’s airwaves with eclectic volunteer mix

    WQNA nearing return to Springfield’s airwaves with eclectic volunteer mix
    May 12 2026
    WQNA is coming back to Springfield’s airwaves. After 7 years, the eclectic, community-driven station is weeks from relaunch. Here’s what to expect.
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    19 mins
  • AI, water, and climate: Illinois’ policy fights explained - UIS PAR class of 2026

    AI, water, and climate: Illinois’ policy fights explained - UIS PAR class of 2026
    May 8 2026
    From AI data centers to drinking water and carbon storage, Illinois faces big environmental decisions this spring - UIS PAR class of 2026.
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    17 mins
  • Illinois Debates Cash Bail, Cell Phones, and College Funding - UIS PAR 2026

    Illinois Debates Cash Bail, Cell Phones, and College Funding - UIS PAR 2026
    May 8 2026
    Cash bail, classroom phone bans, and the fight over college funding—here’s what Illinois lawmakers are really debating this spring. - UIS PAR 2026
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    17 mins