This I Believe Illinois
Weekdays at 7:45 a.m., 4:45 p.m., annually each February
This I Believe Illinois is NPR Illinois' annual essay program for Illinois high school seniors. An expression of where their minds are as they prepare to enter the adult world.
2022 marks the 16th class of high school seniors NPR Illinois will ask to share what they believe!
Latest Episodes
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This year, to celebrate the chosen essayists, we produced a virtual culminating event. During the event the 10 chosen authors read their essays. A panel… -
Another ten area high school seniors have been selected by our community committee for the 2021 edition of This I Believe on NPR Illinois. That’s 150…
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I believe in car stereos. The stereo may be seen as a flashy accessory for an otherwise necessary means of transportation. But I believe a car stereo is…
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Chocolate chip. Pizzelle. Oatmeal raisin. Jan hagel. Shortbread. Camachile. Gingerbread. Stroopwafel. Coconut. Peanut butter. Nearly everyone likes a…
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Dear Kaysha Lynea:It’s funny how two people can look exactly alike and know so little about one another. At once we shared everything: toys, a womb, and…
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I believe in doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Most people do what is right when they are being watched by their peers or someone of…
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“Last call!”The streets that were once filled with anticipating customers ten days ago were now deserted. I thought I would be relieved, but I was…
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There are those who find comfort in surrounding themselves with people who are similar to them. Others would rather be around people who have different…
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When my grandmother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, it completely changed her life. She lived in fear of when she may forget who she was, but more…
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A small, fragile piece of thread is what I believe. A piece of thread that is often overlooked. I believe in a piece of thread that has been intertwined…
