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William Furry: ‘It’s the most thorough news you can get’

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William Furry

William Furry, the executive director at Illinois State Historical Society, said he’s been a part of NPR Illinois for nearly it’s entire half-century run.

William Furry, the executive director at Illinois State Historical Society, has been a part of NPR Illinois for nearly it’s entire half-century run. “This station is still here and doing what it’s been doing marvelously for nearly 50 years.” Support 91.9 UIS like William does and donate at nprillinois.org/donate or call 217-206-9847.