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.

Thank you to all who submitted to the Fall 2023 This I Believe Essay Program! Registration and details for Meet the Authors at the link below. Please contact Bea Bonner at bbonn3@uis.edu for any questions.

Special thank you to our sponsors:
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
- BLH Computers
- Illinois Times
- Mary Beth & Harvey M. Stephens
- Rotary Club of Springfield Sunrise

Important Dates and Deadlines
Writing Guidelines
Meet the Authors 2023