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Spotlight on an influential Black composer

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about eighteenth-century composer Joseph Bologne, aka Chevalier de Saint-Georges. And it’s no wonder. His music rivals, and even surpasses, that of his better-known contemporaries, and his biography is truly remarkable. So remarkable, in fact, that a feature film was recently made on his life. In light of Bologne’s recent entrance into the popular consciousness, the Clef Notes blog is revisiting Roger Cooper’s Classically Black episode, which recounts the fascinating life story of Joseph Bologne to the soundtrack of some of his works.

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The Old West (1067)

This time, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we’re traveling to the Old West! Themes from classic TV and movie Westerns plus a few other surprises along the trail.…
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Gateways Radio

Friday night June 9 at 6:00 on WILL-FM 90.9 it’s Gateways Radio. Garrett McQueen is your host. You’ll hear Valerie Coleman’s “Afro” and Fred…
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217 Today: Asian American scholar weighs in on Affirmative Action ahead of Supreme Court ruling

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Affirmative Action has affected Asian Americans ahead of a scheduled ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on the…
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Best of: “Growing Up X” at the Illinois State Museum

To continue our conversation about Generation X and the culture they grew up with, host Brian Mackey took a trip to the Illinois State Museum in Springfield to visit its…
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Best of: Chuck Klosterman on ‘The Nineties’ and Growing Up in Gen X

Today's entire show was devoted to a group that's used to not getting much attention: Generation X. We started with a conversation with writer Chuck Klosterman, whose…

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Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Episode 1 - May 2023

Prairie Fire makes its return with stories about Paralympian Susannah Scaroni, restauranteur Mubanga Chanda and "American Idol" star Leah Marlene.
Mid-American Gardener

The Secrets of a Thriving Summer Garden

From cultivating asparagus and rhubarb to discovering perennial shade alternatives, addressing chlorosis in plants, and finding the best garden hose, we’ve got you…
State of Change

State of Change examines how Illinoisans manage carbon

Carbon is a key to life on Earth. Whether its air, animals, people, plants, or water, it would not be possible without carbon. Human use of carbon means Illinois and our…

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Miss Scarlet and The Duke

As a special exclusive member benefit, WILL Passport holders can binge Season 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke early, before it premieres on WILL-TV in January 2023.