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Casting call for Teen Summit 2.0: The Remix is February 4 - SPlog Did you hear? Teen Summit is back and in C-U with Teen Summit 2.0: The Remix. Illinois Public Media, in partnership with The Communiversity Public Media Project, announced the new multi-platform civic...

The new multi-platform civic media initiative and television program that will be “dedicated to amplifying youth voices, fostering authentic dialogue, and building the next generation of civic leaders.”

02.02.2026 21:11 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Illinois Public Media is helping launch a new teen video podcast. Here's how to sign up. - IPM Newsroom Teens and parents should apply now at TeenSummit2.net.

We have some exciting news here at IPM! 🎉
Illinois Public Media and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are looking for teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 residing in East Central Illinois to participate in a new program promoting civic engagement and dialogue.
Learn more:

26.01.2026 20:10 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Those bats are something special!

17.12.2025 17:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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It's time to grab your Illinois Public Media program gear while you still can! Our ✨IPM Pop-Up Shop✨ is only around until November 23!

Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8 (just in time for holiday gifting!🎁) Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨

11.11.2025 16:20 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Image shows several different shirts with various IPM programs and stations. Includes the text: "IPM Pop-Up Shop. Open: Now until November 23! go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop"

Image shows several different shirts with various IPM programs and stations. Includes the text: "IPM Pop-Up Shop. Open: Now until November 23! go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop"

We are excited to announce our Illinois Public Media Pop-Up Shop✨ For a limited time you can grab your favorite IPM show gear!

The IPM Pop-Up Shop will be open now until November 23. Orders will be ready to ship or pickup around December 8. Click here to shop: go.illinois.edu/IPMpopupshop ✨

29.10.2025 15:44 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Congrats!!

23.10.2025 21:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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As we face a reduction from federal funding cuts, Illinois Public Media values your feedback about the future of our programming and services. If you have thoughts regarding what parts of IPM's work that you value the most, please let us know.
Visit will.illinois.edu/feedback to share with us.

25.07.2025 19:32 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Late last night, Congress voted to rescind federal funding for public media stations across the country — including Illinois Public Media.

Community support has never been more vital than it is right now. Please consider starting a monthly donation today at willgive.org

18.07.2025 15:14 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Stand with IPM and help save public media! will.illinois.edu/protectwill
☎️ Call your lawmakers
📧 Email your lawmakers
💙 Share your story
📣 Talk to your friends
Urge Congress to vote against clawing back public media funding that connects communities across the country. #protectmypublicmedia

06.06.2025 19:40 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0