The Dinner Detectives at Maldaner's Restaurant. Actor Travis Wiggins Speaks on This Delicious Murder Mystery.

Ceramics Made by Rosie Tells Her Journey from UK to Chicago to Starting an Art Studio in Downtown Springfield. Rosie Gale and her husband make ceramics to sell at local markets and fairs.

The U.S. story is written on Illinois roads. Discover the National Road, Route 66, and the highways that shaped a nation in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities.

Jacksonville natives Devin Smock and Samuel Watkins run Subterranean Sound and Vision. They talk to us about a feature length film that they are producing and directing called 'HOLLER'; a zombie movie with a twist.

Local Science Fiction Author Amanda LaMarca Speaks About Her Most Recent Book, "The Creators". She has a book signing on July 25th, 2026, at Harvest Market, 3001 Veterans Parkway, 62704, 11am-2pm.

ALL THE ANIMALS MADE IT THROUGH Jeff Cunningham with the Animal Protective League Brings Us an Update

Kimberly Cullen with Safe Families East Central Illinois Works to Keep Families Out of Foster Care System

Slow Food and Friends Potluck Dinner with Alana Rynolds and Maribel Cruz Hine birthday on SAA Campus, Condell Studio. 700 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL. July 10, 2026, 5 to 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

Illinois' music tells the story of our state. Discover how French Creole traditions, folk music, and river culture have helped shape Illinois and America for 250 years.Episode two of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities.

Dave Kimsey and Nick Koch Bring Us Info on Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Festival. July, 17 and 18, 2026