Interviews

Jason Croft’s “Bachelor Pad Radio Show” will be moving from WEFT to WILL-FM and the lounge revival will live on forever.

Literacy rates have drawn attention to how we teach children to read. The members of the East Central Illinois Chapter of Decoding Dyslexia have ideas backed by research about how to change the system so that everyone benefits.

Rithika speaks with Lindsay Haitz and Gina Johnson, the leaders of Blueprint, to gain a better understanding of the importance of mental healthcare and the variety of creative services they provide. 

Kyle Fleming of Fleming Music Therapy breaks down some common myths around music therapy and discusses how anyone can benefit from it. 

Maggie Taylor discusses regenerative agriculture and autumn surprises are found at Delight Flower Farm.

Two Champaign women share their experiences of providing care for their kids during the pandemic.

University of Illinois senior Alexa Smith recounts her experience writing and publishing a book during the pandemic while being a full-time student.

“On weekends, we make the best barbacoa in the area. We start on Friday and cook the meat for over six hours. We make both a pork and a goat version,” says Alex Corado of El Progreso, a family-run Mexican store with locations in Urbana and Champaign.

Massage therapist and Reiki practitioner Jessica Nolen is encouraged to see “some movement back in the direction of holistic medicine as science is starting to catch up with ancient spiritual practices.”