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Rita Bass: Connections found in public media is what keeps her coming back

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS
Published December 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM CST
Rita Bass
Rita Bass

Rita Bass says the local stories, connections and programming is what drew her and her husband Hugh into listening and supporting to public media.

Rita Bass says the local stories, connections and programming is what drew her and her husband Hugh into listening and supporting to public media.

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