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Tom Wray is the publisher of the Illinois Eagle.

Ira Glass started working in public radio in 1978, when he was 19, as an intern at NPR’s headquarters in D.C. Over the next 17 years, he worked on nearly every NPR news show and did nearly every production job they had: tape-cutter, desk assistant, newscast writer, editor, producer, reporter, and substitute host. He moved to Chicago in 1989 and put This American Life on the air in 1995.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the year the Beatles arrived in America, Jim DeRogatis began voicing his opinions about rock ‘n’ roll shortly thereafter. He is an associate professor of instruction in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Columbia College Chicago, and a contributor to The New Yorker.

Cole is a graduate student reporter enrolled in the Public Affairs Reporting program at UIS.

Jade is a graduate student reporter enrolled in the Public Affairs Reporting program at UIS.

Brady, a Springfield native, took on the role of Sponsorship Account Executive at NPR Illinois in June 2023. Brady earned his Bachelor's Degree from SIUC and is pursuing an MBA at SIUE, bringing a blend of academic excellence and practical insights to his role. He is excited to join be a part of NPR Illinois to help create impactful collaborations and foster community engagement.

2023 This I Believe Essayist

This I Believe Essayist.