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It's drive time!

During the 2018 spring fund drive, you can visit one of the listed coffee shops below during the listed time to become a new member making a donation of at least $10 per month or increase your existing donation by at least $5 per month and pick up your First Amendment mug. NPR Illinois reporters, staff, and volunteers will be at the locations to help sign you up and receive your mug. 

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Coffee Shop / NPR Personality Schedule

Bunn Gourmet (2941 Plaza Dr.)

Friday, May 18 from 12 PM - 2 PM (Mary Cullen - Public Affairs Reporting Intern)
 

Cafe Andiamo (206 S 6th St.)

Wednesday, May 23 from 11 AM - 1 PM (Mary Hansen - Reporter)

Wm. Van's (503 S 7th St.)
Thursday, May 24 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Sam Dunklau - Public Affairs Reporting Intern-Statehouse)
 

Custom Cup Coffee (319 E Monroe St.)

Saturday, May 26 from 9 AM - 11 AM (Rachel Otwell - Reporter)

Soap Co. Coffee House (66 N Mauvaisterre St, Jacksonville)
Sunday, May 27 from 10 AM - 1 PM (Adam Porter -Board Member, Randy Eccles- GM)

Grab-A-Java (1702 S 6th St.)
Wednesday, May 30 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Randy Eccles - General Manager)

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