This I Believe Illinois
Weekdays at 7:45 a.m., 4:45 p.m., annually
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.
Details for the Fall 2025 program are listed below. Please contact Ko'u Hopkins at ahopk3@uis.edu with any questions.
Latest Episodes
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Samuel Schwab of Litchfield High School is a 2025 This I Believe essayist -
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Olivia Goldman of Litchfield High School is a 2025 This I Believe Illinois essayist. -
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Kate Downing of Glenwood High School is a 2025 This I Believe essayist with, “Embracing the Inner Couch Potato.” -
Brooke Braasch of Litchfield High School shares her 2025 selected essay, I Believe in Two Homes." -
Dajah Dean of Southeast High School shares her 2025 selected essay, "This I Believe: Me and My Brother." -
Ace O'Malley of Southeast High School shares her 2025 selected essay This I Believe: The Freedom of Holding My Brush Looser. -
Tori Zobus of Williamsville High School shares her 2025 selected essay This I Believe: In Giving Hong Bao. -
Milla Anderson of Hillsboro High School shares her 2025 selected essay This I Believe: Kitchen Counters.
