Illinois Soul 101.1 FM

Elevating Black Voices, Music and Culture

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul +7

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Frequency

101.1 FM

📖 About

Illinois Soul 101.1 FM is a public radio service of Illinois Public Media and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, serving Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois. The station elevates Black voices, music and culture through a blend of R&B, neo-soul, smooth jazz, throwback jams, gospel and Black-focused news, public affairs and cultural programming. Illinois Soul broadcasts on WILL-FM 101.1 FM in the Champaign-Urbana area and is also available on 90.9 FM HD2, with online streaming for listeners beyond its terrestrial coverage area. The station launched in February 2024 and provides locally relevant programming alongside nationally produced public-radio content, community conversations and music programming centered on Black culture and the African American experience.

📋 Details

owner:Illinois Public Media

licensee:Illinois Public Media and the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

hd channel:90.9 FM HD2

launch date:February 1, 2024

music focus:R&B, neo-soul, smooth jazz, soul, gospel and classic/throwback music

service area:Champaign-Urbana and Central Illinois

news and talk:Black-focused news, local public affairs and nationally produced public-radio programs

broadcast type:FM 101.1, 90.9 FM HD2, Online Streaming

community role:Illinois Soul works with local communities and partners to amplify Black stories, culture and voices throughout Central Illinois.

station format:R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Smooth Jazz, Gospel, Throwbacks, Black-focused News and Public Affairs

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official contact:Illinois-Soul@illinois.edu | 217-244-1989

online listening:Available through the Illinois Soul and Illinois Public Media online streaming platforms and supported listening services.

station identity:A public-media radio service focused on Black music, culture, community voices and public-radio programming.

programming focus:Black voices, music, culture, community stories, R&B, neo-soul, smooth jazz, gospel, throwbacks, news and public affairs

parent organization:Illinois Public Media, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign