An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.org

The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Illinois from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis. more

Chicago and Illinois are at a crossroads. Taxes are rising, families are leaving, schools are failing, and public safety is on the line.The Illinois Policy Podcast goes beyond the headlines to bring you candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and reformers who know what's really happening in our state — and what it will take to change course.Each episode delivers:-Honest discussions about Chicago and Illinois politics-Deep dives into education, crime, taxes, and budgets-Stories from people directly impacted by policy decisions-Solutions that can restore opportunity and prosperityHosted by the Illinois Policy Institute, this podcast is for anyone who loves Chicago and Illinois but knows our state deserves better.🔔 Subscribe now for real talk about Illinois' future. more

Illinois's statewide news talk show, produced by Illinois Public Media.

Your trusted source for news and analysis of Illinois state government

This is a collection of rare conversations with the authors, artists, scientists, and visionaries who have been bestowed with the Order of Lincoln Medallion. 'The Lincoln Laureates' represent the most revered Illinoisans through the mission of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. more

Start the day by adding NPR Illinois First Listen to your routine and hear the latest from the state capital (Springfield). more

We're a family that searches for weird stuff around Illinois, such as dogman, bigfoot, ghosts, and more. Make sure to check us out on YouTube! more

Illinois State News Tracker'Illinois State News Tracker' provides the latest updates on politics, economy, education, sports, and local events in Illinois. Stay informed with news from the Prairie State. more

Celebrating and exploring great music through interviews with musicians, bands, and others from the State of Illinois more

Illinois Policy Unpacked, presented by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois System, brings expert insights into the pressing public policy issues shaping Illinois and beyond. Each episode features faculty from one of our three universities who break down complex topics, offering informed analysis to elevate the policy conversation. more

The Prairie State Wire podcast features interviews with the most interesting newsmakers from across the great state of Illinois. more

To celebrate America's 250th, the Illinois State Historical Society brings you a new podcast series, 'Weird, Wild, Wonderful Illinois'! This series will look... more

Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.com more

The People of Peoria Podcast is a local show that exists to introduce you to the people and places that are shaping the culture of the Peoria, Illinois area. Join Austin & Larisa Savage as we learn the stories behind the places we all know and love, grab a drink with the people who are making a difference in the community, and discover things about Peoria we never knew! Got ideas for the show or businesses, people, and organizations that should be featured? Send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com. more

Go on a journey with Travis and Chris as they deep dive into the little known stories about the Gem City, Quincy, Illinois. more

Good Morning Aurora is the first daytime morning show covering Aurora Illinois and live each day from Downtown Aurora. With an emphasis on highlighting social justice, we cover local and national headlines and deliver the best information to our listeners. Tune in with us Monday thru Friday from 8 to 9 am on Anchor. You may also subscribe, like and follow us on Instagram & Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcast platforms. The newest and coolest morning show in Illinois. more

Insider interviews and feature stories highlighting the personalities, places and history of the fantastic city of Elmhurst, Illinois. more

Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day's headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today. more

Join Carly & Terri every week as they chat about all things Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, otherwise known as Chambana. These self-proclaimed Chambana gurus will highlight everything from local businesses and events to people and must-know stories. Brought to you by Experience Champaign-Urbana and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation. more

Brought to you by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, the State of Innovation features insight from practitioners, disruptors and thought-leaders from all corners of the state's innovation ecosystem. more

Your daily rundown of the issues affecting Illinois farmers. RFD Radio hosts Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor are your boots on the ground, keeping you up to date on the news stories, market trends and weather outlooks that could affect your farm. This is the daily early morning broadcast repurposed as a podcast.If you have questions or suggestions for content, please contact radio@ilfb.org. more

Discussing agricultural policy issues, commodity market trends and more, RFD Today is your deep dive into the most relevant news stories of the day. In this show, hosts Rita Frazer and Jim Taylor interview industry decision-makers throughout the state, providing reaction to and analysis of the challenges and opportunities affecting your farm. This is the daily radio broadcast repurposed as a podcast.If you have questions or content suggestions, please contact radio@ilfb.org. more

As another busy week in Illinois agriculture wraps up, join RFD Radio hosts Rita Frazer, DeLoss Jahnke and Jim Taylor as they reflect on the industry's biggest stories of the week. more

WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information for the southern Illinois region. more

A look at each week in Central Illinois and across the world from Peoria's breaking news station, 1470 and 100.3 WMBD! more

A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. more

We are the Illinois State Board of Education, and we love Illinois schools. We are inspired by the passionate and innovative people who have dedicated their lives to Illinois students. Join us as we learn about their journeys into education, what they're proud of, and what keeps them coming back to education every day. Listen in to a new podcast from ISBE. Have an idea for a great guest? Email Dusty Rhodes at drhodes@isbe.net. more

Various podcasts featuring local sports and Illinois news updates from radiomonmouth.com To stay updated on new episode releases, follow and turn on podcast notifications! more

You love AM Springfield, but sometimes you can't listen to the whole show. Join Sam Madonia and crew for in-depth interviews with with the movers and shakers of Springfield, Illinois. Whether it's state or local politics, local business owners, or the latest event in the community, AM Springfield has the pulse of the city now on 97.7 FM and 970 AM WMAY weekday mornings 6am - 9am. more

Get ready to hear from northern Illinois' 'prose pros.' Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu more

On the banks of the Mississippi River, Cordova, Illinois has the rich history of a small river town. This podcast collects stories of old along with new stories to preserve our local history. This podcast was started with a grant from Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. more

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE education and training webinars and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. This Podcast will provide educational discussions with experts, reviews of animal ecology and hunting strategies. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt. Show Email: learntohuntpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.learntohuntil.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisLearnToHuntInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/illinois_learntohunt more

Discover the stories and history of the Jacksonville, Illinois area. Hear about the people, places, and legends that make Jacksonville a unique place in American history. more

Tom Miller of WJPF interviews the biggest newsmakers of Southern Illinois.

Clubhouse Chronicles is your backstage pass to the heart of the Central Illinois music scene. Join us as we sit down with local artists, bands, and industry creatives to uncover their stories, celebrate their journeys, and showcase the vibrant talent shaping this thriving indie community. more

The Savage Info Podcast is a well rounded take on events here in central Illinois and around the world. With guests from around the country and the local area and also solo commentary we keep you informed with off beat ideas and information. more

With the launch of Illinois Soul comes a new local community affairs program, Dialogue, airing each week and highlighting issues important to Black communities in central Illinois. Tune in Saturdays at 11am and again Tuesdays at 7pm on WILL-FM 101.1 to hear interviews along with in-depth stories from the IPM News team about education, health, politics, arts and more. more

La Salle County and Bureau County local news, information and more from the Illinois Valley, part of the Shaw Local News Network. Visit us at: https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/ more

A fast-paced hour with News-Gazette editor Jeff D'Alessio and VP Jim Rossow, looking at those who make news and cover it in east central Illinois  powered by GTPS Insurance Agency. more

You want the latest news in Vermilion County, Illinois, and you want it now. Join Steve Brandy daily for local news you need to know to be informed. more

Hosted by State Police Director Brendan Kelly and narrated by legendary anchorman and documentarian Bill Kurtis, the Illinois State Police podcast explores different issues related to police policy and procedure in an ever-evolving legal landscape. In each episode, we'll be hearing from multiple guests ranging from law enforcement officials, legal experts, forensic scientists, crime victims, and other experts involved in the topics being discussed. The Illinois State Police Podcast is produced by Kurtis Productions Ltd. www.kurtis.comOriginal Theme Music Composed by David Huizenga more

It's Too Early is the podcast where early mornings meet ambitious minds. Host Jack Hart sits down with young movers, makers, and innovators across all industries in Central Illinois to uncover their stories, struggles, and successes. From artists and entrepreneurs to educators and engineers, discover how the next generation is shaping the heart of the Midwest—and why Central IL has more to offer than you think. Whether you're looking for inspiration, insight, or just a reason to believe in your hometown, this podcast is for you. more

Commodity Week is a weekly wrap-up of the CME Group grain markets with analysis and guest interviews. The program is generally recorded Thursday afternoons and posted online by 7:00 p.m. central. It airs on WILL AM580 during the 2:00 p.m. hour each Friday. Commodity Week is a production of University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Public Media. Like the daily Closing Market Report, it is hosted by University of Illinois Extension Farm Broadcaster Todd Gleason.website: willag.orgtwitter: @commodityweek more

Celebrating 40 Years | 10,000 EpisodesEstablished 1985The Closing Market Report airs weekdays at 2:06pm central on WILL AM580, Urbana. University of Illinois Extension Farm Broadcaster Todd Gleason hosts the program. Each day he asks commodity analysts about the trade in Chicago, delves deep into the global growing regions weather, and talks with ag economists, entomologists, agronomists, and others involved in agriculture at the farm and industry level. website: willag.orgtwitter: @commodityweek more

The podcast is presented by NELA-Illinois, which is the Illinois Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association, a non-profit collection of attorneys who empower workplace rights. NELA attorneys have extensive practice in employment law and generally represent employees. NELA-Illinois was founded more than three decades ago. In addition to connecting employees to lawyers, NELA-Illinois is also advocating for legislative change. more

Calling all Educational Technology Leaders! Listen to our bi-weekly podcast on all things EdTech in Illinois.

Your go-to podcast for those everyday Illinois-focused legal questions that pop up in casual conversations, especially when they fall outside your practice area. Our feature experienced attorneys from various specialties, providing you with reliable answers to the quirky questions non-lawyers often ask. Hosted by IICLE®, we dive into topics that every attorney might find useful, especially if they're outside your usual expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this podcast helps you handle those unexpected legal discussions with ease. more

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is the state's premier advocacy organization for public school superintendents. This podcast tackles the most important issues facing public education in Illinois and provides knowledge and insight from experts about how to run the best school district possible. To listen to the podcast from your computer use Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. It may not play in Internet Explorer. more

Meetings and messages from the City of Champaign, Illinois.

The Best Local Sports Show/Podcast in Central Illinois Saturday's 9 to 10 A.M. on 98.9 The Game or Download the Podcast on EffinghamRadio.Com or Our App more

News and perspectives from the Illinois REALTORS® state association including the Illinois real estate market, legislation, education, ethics and member insights on Illinois real estate issues. more

The Illinois Association of Park Districts podcast, called 'Park Cast' puts a spotlight on both the work IAPD is doing and the work our membership is doing with park districts, forest preserves, recreation, special recreation and conservation. more

WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community. Available by 5 a.m. every weekday. more

Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois. more

WCBU Reports shines a light into all corners of Greater Peoria. You'll see the challenges we face from a new angle. And you'll hear from the neighbors you never knew you had. WCBU Reports airs weekdays during Morning Edition at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m. more

Each podcast episode, Pat Eckler and Dan Cotter will cover several oral arguments and decisions in civil matters at the Illinois Appellate Court and Illinois Supreme Court, with the occasional coverage of SCOTUS and other appellate courts. The purpose of the podcast is to inform of developments that may affect business and are not to be considered legal advice. They do not create a lawyer-client relationship. Information on previous case results do not guarantee a similar future result. The opinions are their own and do not reflect those of the firms for which they work or their clients. more

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast explores efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback and Luke Zwilling with University of Illinois Extension. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog. more

Join the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council as they explore life and health insurance policies and topics in Illinois! more

WMBD/WYZZ's team of meteorologists are teaming up to talk about the weather here in Central Illinois. Discussions can range from big storms that are brewing to just learning more about how forecasting works behind the scenes. Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates is joined by Morning Show Meteorologist Molly Naslund and Weekend Meteorologist Adam Sherwinski. more

The official podcast for the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association, hosted by Andy Cross, AICP, produced & edited by Phil Green, AICP, and powered by our sponsors. more

We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You'll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way. more

Learn about the latest topics in edtech with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, a program of the Illinois State Board of Education. Each episode will include discussions about integrating the most recent tech into classrooms, interviews with movers and shakers in education technology, and answers to questions from listeners. more

Field Advisor, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Checkoff Program, provides the latest agronomic information and on-farm research from local experts to help Illinois soybean producers improve yield and profitability. more

History and information about the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in Jacksonville Illinois.

SO ILL is a podcast collaboration between the SIU School of Medicine and WSIU Public Broadcasting, exploring the relationship between health and climate change. SIU School of Medicine's mission is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community. more

A podcast exploring the contradictions within the history and politics of the University of Illinois.

RFD Radio's Rita Frazer brings Illinois Farm Bureau leaders, members and experts together to discuss issues facing farm families and rural communities. more

'Devine Intervention: Shedding Light on Illinois Property Tax' with seasoned property tax attorney Nora Devine. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist, this podcast series offers in-depth discussions on Illinois property tax law, focusing on helping property owners understand and navigate the complexities of the tax system. Whether you're a homeowner or a business owner, this show covers everything from tax appeals and exemptions to the impact of local government policies and zoning regulations. more

In this podcast we discuss what makes cycling in the Southern Illinois region great, the rides, races, and events, the awesome trails and roads, and the amazing people in the scene. This weeks topics,-What keeps people from group rides, and events.-Clubs, teams and group rides to join in Southern Illinois-Upcoming events,-Hank's ride report for Dustbowl 100We talk a bit about the following two upcoming gravel rides.Yellow Chip Roadhttps://www.bikereg.com/yellow-chip-r...Cannonball Fall: The Gravel Standardhttps://www.bikereg.com/cannonball-fa... more

Out Standing in the Field is a podcast from the DeWitt, Macon & Piatt County University of Illinois Extension offices. Educator Doug Gucker covers seasonal agriculture issues specific to Central Illinois. Follow him on Twitter @SoilWaterDougUniversity of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils CooperatingUniversity of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.If you need reasonable accommodation to participate please contact the extension office at 217.877.6042. more

Buckle Up with Bill is a behind-the-scenes look at healthcare from the perspective of a rural hospital CEO. Hosted by Bill Murdock, President and CEO of McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois, the podcast brings listeners into real conversations with physicians, nurses, hospital employees, and community partners who are shaping healthcare in west-central Illinois. From patient care and medical innovation to leadership, teamwork, and the challenges of rural medicine, each episode offers an honest and engaging discussion about what it takes to keep a community healthy. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about what happens inside a hospital, Buckle Up with Bill will give you an insider's view—straight from the people making a difference every day. more

Most people spend more time planning their wedding than understanding the legal contract behind it. Before You Sign is a podcast about marriage and divorce in Illinois, and what actually happens when a relationship becomes a legal agreement. Each episode breaks down real scenarios involving asset division, child support, maintenance, and the financial risks most people never see coming. From how courts divide property to how much divorce can really cost, this show explains what people wish they had known before getting married or going through a divorce. more

Command Talk with the Illinois Chiefs covers a wide range of topics from the latest legislative issues affecting police in Illinois with Behind the Badge Illinois to Policy Patrol to one-on-one interviews with chiefs. Hosted by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police -- Illinois' voice of professional law enforcement.  more

This sketch serves to honor and preserve the legacy of the brave men of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry, who valiantly fought during the Civil War. (From the Preface) more

Host and Southwestern Electric Media Specialist Nathan Grimm talks all things related to the southwestern Illinois electric cooperative. From outages to electric vehicles to Capital Credits and everything in between, we're delivering you, the members, the information you need to know about your service! more

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics. more

Locked on Illini podcast is your daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Locked On Illini podcast will provide your daily Illinois Fighting Illini fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Illini. From the orange and blue buzz at Memorial Stadium to the exhilarating atmosphere of the State Farm Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Illini podcast will take you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Illini's locker room and the Big 10. The Locked On Illini podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. more