Longtime donor Edward Teaman Jr. said the news programming he hears on NPR Illinois is outstanding.

Jen McMillin, the president of NPR Illinois' Community Advisory Board, said she supports public radio because keeping people informed with good solid, information based in integrity helps our communities thrive.

Donor Mike Bowers gives to organizations he feels everyone should have access to, including public media.

Donor Heather Southwell joined Calendar Club because it automatically supports an organization she loves.

UIS Chancellor Janet Gooch is a monthly donor to NPR Illinois, saying providing a reliable gift to the station is important to her.

Donor Cheryl Pence said she wants to support the public radio staff who do so much for listeners.

Longtime NPR Illinois donor Jim Korte says he supports NPR Illinois because the principle of public radio is important to him.

June Agamah donates to NPR Illinois because she sees it as a way of taking care of the community.

Larry Golden has been with NPR Illinois since day one. He said the station, which he has been a part of and supported for nearly 50 years, says has supported 91.9 UIS because it's valuable to his life.

Longtime donor Carly Shank relies on NPR Illinois as her primary news source and appreciates all the ways she can tune in.