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NPR's Michel Martin opens exhibit on 50 Years of NPR Illinois - Sept. 18

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NPR's Michel Martin opens exhibit on 50 Years of NPR Illinois - Sept. 18

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NPR Illinois and Sangamon Experience kick-off a celebration of 50 years of public radio at the University of Illinois Springfield with an opening event including special guest Michel Martin from NPR's Morning Edition. It will be followed by a cocktail hour at First Presbyterian Church across the street from the library.

The exhibit chronicles the first half-century of the station's history. "Radio That Listens to You: 50 Years of NPR Illinois" explores the hardships and joys of keeping local news reporting alive.

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
Free
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Event Supported By

Sangamon Experience
217-206-7432
sangamonexperience@uis.edu

Artist Group Info

Michel Martin
Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
326 S 7th Street
Springfield , Illinois 62701
(217) 753-4900
lincolnlibrary.ys@gmail.com