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.
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…
