Day Sponsorship

NPR Illinois is supported by Day Sponsor, Gary Davis of Lincoln, wishing to honor his wife, Karen Sams Davis, on her birthday. Happy Birthday, Karen. You’re still the one.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the Day Sponsorship of Donna Povse in loving memory of her valentine, Paul Povse, who left us three years ago today.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the Day Sponsorship of Alice Martin and Martin Kuhn, celebrating this Groundhog Day, the 1932 birth of Jim Kuhn, husband and father. This was Jim's favorite holiday. Sunlight or shadow, Happy Groundhog Day, Everyone!

Support for NPR Illinois comes from Day Sponsors, Sean and Lisa Stott, wishing their son Ethan a very happy 18th birthday! 

Support for NPR Illinois comes from David and Mary Caroline Mitchell in appreciation of the live broadcast of The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Cambridge, England, an important holiday tradition for our family and friends. Wishing peace on Earth and goodwill to all.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and
Day Sponsors, Cathy and Phil Gonet, in memory of good friend, UIS Alum, and strong supporter of NPR Illinois, Bill Hall who would be 75 today.
Happy birthday, Bill! 

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and
Maureen Davlin, wishing her mom, Norene O'Brien Davlin, a happy 97th birthday today. Happy birthday, Mummsy, thanks for everything, love Reenie-Mae!

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Day Sponsors, Rich and Dana Saal in celebration of Erin and Julie's birthday. Happy birthday Erin and Julie!

Support for NPR Illinois comes from Day Sponsor, Polly Poskin, announcing the Inner City Older Neighborhoods Annual Celebration Thursday, November 19th at 6:30. One of four panelists, Ward 3 Alderwoman Doris Turner, will participate in the interactive online forum with the topic “From Resilience to Collaboration”.

Forum sign-up at Springfield I-C-O-N dot com.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from Day Sponsor, Mark Russillo, commemorating 21 years of partnership with the comely, argent-haired Thea Chesley: "Looking upon our next chapter together, I present the final line in Tennyson's Ulysses: 'To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.' Happy Anniversary, Thea Chesley!"

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Day Sponsor, Diana DeWeese, announcing the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation’s Outdoor Fall Market to be held Saturday, October 3rd from 8 - 4. Rain Date is Sunday the 4th. More details at ALUUC.org

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the day sponsorship of Karen Penning, remembering her husband Matt on his birthday. A strong supporter of NPR Illinois and staff, the programming informed Matt and piqued his curiosity, it touched him and brought him to laughter and tears. Karen would like to encourage others in supporting NPR Illinois. Happy birthday, Matt.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from Mike and Amy Jackson recognizing the birthday of Julius Rosenwald. Born in Springfield in 1862, Julius Rosenwald is considered America's first social philanthropist. Through the “Rosenwald Schools” he championed African American education in the rural South. Happy Birthday Mr. Rosenwald.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the Day Sponsorship of Calendar Club member John Rude, wishing his wife Jeannine a very happy birthday.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Donna Povse, in memory of Paul Povse, friend of the station, music and news junkie and my forever friend, on his birthday.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Rachel Pevey, wishing her brother Dr. Michael Curry a very happy 50th birthday. We hope your day is filled with espresso, public radio, a bike ride, new paintings, and family. 

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the Day Sponsorship of Dr. Philip Pan, noting that today, May 25th, is Geek Pride Day, celebrated annually in the US since 2008.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the Day Sponsorship of Bill Holland, thanking all those supporting the Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery by participating in Thursday’s "NO-GOLF-GOLF" outing. Springfield's support in spite of the COVID-19 crisis is deeply appreciated! Additional details at miniobeirne.org.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the Day Sponsorship of Calendar Club member, Dianne Roberts, congratulating her son, Royce Hill, on his graduation from UIS with his Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Congratulations, Royce!

Support from NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Day Sponsor, Betty Hendrickson, wishing a Happy 1st Birthday to her sweet grandson, Luke Matthew Eagan--Happy Birthday, Luke!            

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Erik and Melissa Hostetter, wish their son, Nathaniel, a Happy 16th birthday.  

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the day sponsorship of Susan Compton and family in loving memory of Shary Alwardt on her birthday, who was always loving and kind in all her ways.    

Support for NPR Illinois comes from Barb and Danny Pesch remembering George Martin Brauer—farmer, soldier, leader and innovator within the pork industry, yet most important, husband and father. His legacy lives on in his kids, grandkids, and great-granddaughters, Lily Reagan and Isla. Happy 100th birthday in heaven, Grandpa George!

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Donna Povse in loving memory of her Valentine, Paul Povse, who left us 2 years ago today.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Day Sponsors, Gil and Ann Opferman, announcing performances of STC's “Beyond the Beanstalk, You Don't Know Jack!” at the Hoogland Center of the Arts Feb. 7-9 & 14-16.

More info at Springfield Theatre Centre web site or Facebook page.  

Support for NPR Illinois comes from the day sponsorship of Alice Martin and Martin Kuhn, celebrating this Groundhog Day, the 1932 birth of Jim Kuhn, husband and father.  This was Jim's favorite holiday.  Sunlight or shadow, Happy Groundhog Day, Everyone!

Support for NPR Illinois comes from day sponsors Audrey Bellot and Marjory Clements Rudiak, in memory of NPR supporter and single-malt scotch lover, Dayle Clements, on her 71st birthday. 

Dayle was witty and dry, with an irreverent sense of humor and unmistakable laugh -- thanks for a lifetime of shocking wait staff and making us giggle during Mass! Happy Birthday, Mom.

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you and Day sponsors, David and Mary Caroline Mitchell, in appreciation of the live broadcast of the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Cambridge England, an important holiday tradition for our family and friends.  Wishing peace on earth and goodwill to all.  

Support for NPR Illinois comes from listeners like you, and Day Sponsors Cathy and Phil Gonet in memory of good friend, UIS Alum, and strong supporter of NPR Illinois, Bill Hall who would be 74 today.

Happy birthday, Bill!