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Mark McDonald shares his favorite memories from hosting 'Illinois Stories' | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published September 2, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
Mark McDonald
Vanessa Ferguson
Mark McDonald sits down with Community Voices to talk about his career in PublicTelevision

Mark McDonald was the host of "Illinois Stories" on Public Television for 19 years. The show is no longer in production. McDonald shared his favorite memories from hosting the show and what he plans to do next.
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Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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