Community Advisory Board

NPR Illinois considers maintaining a community advisory board to be a best practice. The NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board (CAB) meets regularly to offer perspective to the management team and, as directed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Community Service Grant (CSG) has:

  1. The right to review the station's programming goals
  2. The right to review the service provided by the station
  3. The right to review significant policy decisions rendered by the station
  4. The obligation to advise the station's governing body of whether the station's programming and other significant policies are meeting the specialized educational and cultural needs of the communities served by the station, and to make recommendations that the CAB deems appropriate to meet such needs (47 U.S.C. § 396(k)(8))

Additionally, the CAB is responsible to:

  1. Facilitate sustainability through fundraising, memberships, underwriting, grants, and contracts
  2. Serve as ambassadors on the behalf of NPR Illinois at the local, state, and federal levels

Minutes:

Ways to Connect

CV - Winter Drive Edition - Karen Witter

By & • Dec 10, 2020

Karen Witter is the chair of the NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board. She is also a freelance writer and community volunteer helping different organziations around Springfield, IL. Karen is a member of the Rotary Club of Springfield Sunrise. She talks about this and more with Community Voices' Bea Bonner and Randy Eccles. 

CV - Winter Drive Edition - Raychel McBride

By & • Dec 7, 2020
https://www.corporatekin.com/ / Corporate KIN

Raychel McBride is the Diversity Inclusion & Affirmative Action Manager at Growmark Inc. She is also the founder of Corporate KIN, a business she started to help non-profits, start-ups, and other businesses implement diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. Raychel also is the host of a podcast called Freedom & Champagne and a member of the NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board. She talks about this and more with Community Voices' Bea Bonner and Randy Eccles.

CV - Winter Drive Edition - Jamey Dunn-Thomason

By & • Dec 4, 2020

Jamey Dunn-Thomason is Senior Coordinator of Strategic Communications at the Institute of Government & Public Affairs for the University of Illinois System. Jamey is also the former Illinois Issues Editor at NPR Illinois. She also is a PAR grad and serves on the NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board. Jamey talks about this and more with Community Voices' Bea Bonner and Randy Eccles. 

CV - Winter Drive Edition - Mario Jimenez

By & • Dec 3, 2020

Mario Jimenez works for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and is a member of the NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board. He also is the former host of a Latin music radio show. Mario talks about this and more with Community Voices' Bea Bonner and Randy Eccles. 

Community Advisory Board Agenda - September 2020

By • Sep 21, 2020

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Zoom Meeting
Meeting URL  
Or phone: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 915 3941 2431
Password: 532004

Community Advisory Board Agenda - September 2018

By • Sep 7, 2018

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, September 7, 2018, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
AARP Illinois’ Legislative Office, 300 West Edwards Street

Community Advisory Board Minutes - June 2018

By , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & • Jun 1, 2018

The NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board (CAB) met in Chicago and connected by videoconference to Springfield. The primary purposes of the meeting were to welcome new advisory board members who begin their new terms on July 1, 2018 and to provide input about whether NPR Illinois’ programming and policies meet the specialized educational and cultural needs of the community it serves.

Community Advisory Board Minutes - March 2018

By , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & • Mar 2, 2018

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
March 2, 2018

11:30 AM Call to order
Welcome - Randy Eccles, GM/Publisher

Community Advisory Board Agenda - March 2018

By • Feb 23, 2018

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, March 2, 2018, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 
AARP Illinois’ Legislative Office, 300 West Edwards Street

Community Advisory Board Minutes - December 2017

By , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & • Dec 1, 2017

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
December 1, 2017

11:30 AM Call to order
Welcome - Bethany Jaeger, chair

Community Advisory Board Agenda - December 2017

By • Nov 27, 2017

NPR ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGFRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017, 11:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Community Advisory Board Minutes - September 2017

By , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & • Sep 1, 2017

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
September 1, 2017

Attendees: 

Community Advisory Board Agenda - September 2017

By • Jul 28, 2017

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
September 1, 2017, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
TBD, Springfield

A G E N D A

Advisory Board purpose

  1. Consider Community Advisory Board requirements
  2. Review bylaws
  3. Refine Community Advisory Board expectations

Advisory Board membership

  1. Approve transition to staggered terms 
  2. Determine when to launch Nominating Committee

NPR Illinois update

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Advice and Recommendations

By , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & & Alden Loury & Timothy L. Killeen & Susan J. Koch • Mar 13, 2017

TO:        Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

FROM:   NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board

RE:        Advice and Recommendations CPB Grant Report

Community Advisory Board Minutes - March 2017

By , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & & Alden Loury • Mar 3, 2017

NPR Illinois Community Advisory Board Meeting
March 3, 2017

Attendees:  

Advisory Board Agenda - March 3, 2017

By • Feb 24, 2017

NPR Illinois Advisory Board Meeting
March 3, 2017, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Suggs Performance Studio, NPR Illinois Studios
2340 Theodore Dreiser Lane, Springfield

A G E N D A

Advisory Board Agenda - September 8, 2016

By • Aug 21, 2016

NPR Illinois Advisory Board Meeting
September 8, 2016, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Union League Club, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago

1.  Welcome.

2.  Introductions.

3.  Management Update.

a.  Budget

b.  Strategic Plan Evolution

c.  Advocacy Initiatives

4.  Editorial

a.  Top issues? – meeting state/community needs?

b.  Education

c.  Statehouse

d.  Ideas

5.  Advisory Board 

a.  CPB Requirements

b.  Board Expectations Review

 

6. New Business

Advisory Board Minutes - March 2016

By • Mar 10, 2016

NPR Illinois Advisory Board Meeting
March 10, 2016

Attendees:

  • Chuck Scholz, Chair 
  • Deanie Brown
  • Sean Crawford
  • Jamey Dunn
  • Kathleen Dunn
  • Randy Eccles
  • Bethany Jaeger
  • Rachel Lattimore
  • David Racine
  • Kent Redfield
  • Dick Schuldt
  • Karen Witter

Phone:

Advisory Board Agenda - March 10, 2016

By • Mar 3, 2016

NPR Illinois Advisory Board Meeting
March 10, 2016, 3-5 PM
UIS, Public Affairs Center, Pearson Conference Room (PAC-563), Springfield

  1. Welcome.
  2. Introductions.
  3. Management Update.
    1. Budget
    2. Regional Journalism Collaborative
    3. McCormick Foundation Grant
    4. Education Advisory Convening
  4. Editorial
    1. Top issues? – meeting state/community needs?
    2. Ideas
  5. New Business
  6. Next Meeting Confirmation -  June 9, 2016, 3-5 PM, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Chicago

Advisory Board Minutes - December 2015

By John A. McMillan • Dec 10, 2015

 

NPR Illinois Advisory Board Meeting
December 10, 2015

Attendees:

Advisory Board Agenda - December 10, 2015

By • Dec 1, 2015

NPR Illinois Advisory Board Meeting
December 10, 2015, 2:30-4:30 PM
UIS, Public Affairs Center, Conference Room E, Springfield

Advisory Board Minutes - September 2015

By • Sep 10, 2015

ATTENDANCE:  Mary Sue Barrett, Bethany Jaeger, Dave Kohn, Diane Lopez Hughes, Karen Witter, Eric Hadley Ives, Lawrence Msall, Corrine Wood, Cindy Canary
Ex-Officio:  Sean Crawford, Jamey Dunn, Randy Eccles, Rachel Lattimore, David Racine
Phone:  Kathleen Dunn, Kent Redfield, Dick Schuldt, Alysia Tate, Jay Travis, 

Welcome:  Randy Eccles welcomed the board.  Roll call was completed.

Advisory Board Agenda - September 10, 2015

By • Aug 27, 2015

WUIS / Illinois Issues Advisory Board Meeting
September 10, 2015, 3-5 PM
Union League Club, Chicago

  1. Welcome.
  2. Introductions.
  3. Management Update.
    1. Merger progress.
    2. Illinois state budget effect.
  4. Bylaws vote.
  5. Board Role:  What do we want to be? (Strategy counsel, advocates, funding conduit).
  6. Editorial.
    1. Top issues? – meeting state/community needs?
    2. Ideas.
  7. Committee reports
  8. New Business

Community Advisory Board Bylaws

By • Jun 16, 2015

Community Advisory Board Home

MISSION:  NPR Illinois explains Illinois. 

We deliver in-depth multimedia news reports, expert analysis on statewide issues, plus informative engagement events -- all upholding the philosophy and integrity of public journalism.  

Our programs and storytelling reflect the quality of life across Illinois in context with the nation and the world.

Advisory Board Minutes

By • Jun 11, 2015

This meeting was held as a conference call when many members couldn't make it to the meeting in Chicago.  The change to a call was promoted on this site.  No members of the public attended.

Advisory Board Agenda - March 9, 2015

By • Mar 9, 2015

A G E N D A 

  1. Welcome
  2. Introductions
  3. Bylaws/Merger - Quorum Votes
  4. Resignations/Emeritus
    1. Valerie Denny (R --> E)
    2. Jeff Mays (R --> E)
  5. Story Ideas
  6. 40th Gala planning
  7. Committee reports
  8. Management Update
  9. New Business

Winter 2013 Meeting

By randy.eccles • Sep 20, 2013

The WUIS Campus and Community Council will meet at WUIS December 4, 2013.

Fall 2013 Meeting

By randy.eccles • Sep 20, 2013

The WUIS Campus and Community Council met at WUIS on September 4, 2013.