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 participated in the October 2022 program! Hear this year's chosen essayists starting on November 7th at 7:45am and 4:45pm. Please join us for breakfast and to hear the authors of the October 2022 This I Believe Essay Program. Meet the Authors on November 30, 2022 at 7:00AM. RSVP and Details below. Thanks to supporters Serge and Liz Murer for their contribution.
Thanks to longtime collaborator the Rotary Club of Springfield Sunrise along with supporters BLH Computers, KEB, Marine Bank, and the State Journal-Register.
Important Deadlines & Dates
Writing Guidelines
Meet the Authors Breakfast November 2022
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This I Believe Illinois is NPR Illinois' annual essay program for Illinois high school seniors. During the Meet the Authors event we watch the chosen essayists share their statements of beliefs. -
Audrey Hemken TIB October 2022 TIB Essayist "Home is Not a Place"
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Aurelie Granito TIB October 2022 Essayist "This I Believe: I Believe In Getting a Taste of Diverse Cultures"
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Kamryn Kiper TIB October 2022 Essayist "I Believe in the After"
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Amber Ehrlich TIB October 2022 Essayist "Unicorns, Rainbows, Teddy Bears, and Marshmallows"
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Nic Ellis TIB October 2022 Essayist "Pain Does Not Define Me"
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Sierra Robinson TIB October 2022 Essayist "I Believe in Looking at the Stars"
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Kayleigh Morrow TIB October 2022 Essayist "I Believe in Love Languages"
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Hannah Sullivan TIB October 2022 Essayist "I Believe in Accidental Therapy"
