Beatrice Bonner

Engagement & Membership Coordinator
  • Beatrice Bonner
    Beatrice Bonner
    Carter Staley / NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS

Beatrice is the membership and engagment coordinator for NPR Illinois. 

Previously, she was the Leadership Lived student worker for NPR Illinois during the 2017-2018 school year. Beatrice completed the Capital Honors Scholars Program majoring in communications at UIS in 2018. 

Beatrice has acted as a multimedia consultant and co-host at Teen Talk Radio Theater in Chicago.  

Ways to Connect

WATCH: An Evening With Jeremy Hobson in Springfield

By , , , & • Sep 18, 2018
Sean Crawford and Jeremy Hobson share a laugh at the event September 10 on the Legacy Theatre stage.
Mike Taylor / NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS

Here & Now anchor Jeremy Hobson joins NPR Illinois in Springfield to discuss his background in journalism and the upcoming state and national elections Monday, September 10t, 2018.  Hobson also participates in a question and answer session with the audience. 

WATCH-LISTEN: Election 2018 Forum Chicago

By , , & • Sep 6, 2018

After 10 other Seeking Solutions forums across the state, NPR Illinois and AARP are bringing the final forum to the Union League Club in Chicago, IL. Panelists will discuss the major issues of the 2018 gubernatorial election such as the struggles faced by higher education, a loss of population in the state, and the changing needs of the Illinois workforce. 

 

NPR Illinois News Director Sean Crawford moderated and the panel was: 

WATCH-LISTEN: Election 2018 Forum Urbana

By , , & • Sep 6, 2018

Economic growth, a changing workforce, and new innovations were discussed at the forum in Urbana. 


WATCH-LISTEN: Election 2018 Forum Bloomington-Normal

By , , & • Sep 3, 2018

What is the lasting impact of the budget impasse on higher education? 

WATCH-LISTEN: Election 2018 Forum Carbondale

By , , & • Aug 28, 2018

Are Illinois residents able to readily and fairly access healthcare and education? Is there equal opportunity for economic growth?

Explore these topics and more with NPR Illinois at the Election 2018: Seeking Solutions Forum in Carbondale, Illinois at The Varsity Center. The forum is August 30th with light refreshments being served at 5:30 PM and the discussion beginning at 6.

The panelists will be answering questions from the moderator and from the audience during the one-hour question and answer forum. 

WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions to Developing a Workforce that Attracts Employers

By , , & • Aug 23, 2018
Forum organizers on stage for photo
Lizzie Roehrs / NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS

Panelists in Rockford discuss the challenges faced by small businesses - including economic growth and workforce needs. 

WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions to Keeping Border Towns Healthy - Alton

By , , & • Aug 16, 2018

Panelists in Alton, Illinois discussed why Illinois residents may be looking to move to bordering states. 

Questions from the audience ranged from recreational cannabis to property taxes. 

NPR Illinois news director Sean Crawford moderated a panel including:

WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions to Keeping Illinois Residents from Moving to Iowa - Moline

By , , & • Aug 2, 2018
Community member comments.
Lizzie Roehrs / NPR Illinois

Panelists in Moline joined NPR Illinois for the Seeking Solutions forum exploring the issue of residents leaving the state to move elsewhere.

Panelists:

WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions on K-12 Education - Peoria

By , , & • Jul 19, 2018

Panelists at the Peoria forum discussed Education issues in Illinois. 

Panelists: 

  • Pastor Marvin Hightower
  • Beth Crider
  • Professor Dean Cantu
  • Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat

NPR Illinois Holiday Schedule 2017

By • Dec 18, 2017
Holiday Specials
CREDIT CARTER STALEY / NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS

With the holidays around the corner, NPR Illinois will broadcast a couple December traditions listeners of the station will find familiar. 

Community Voices: Beatrice Bonner

By • Dec 14, 2017
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