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This I Believe Illinois

This I Believe Illinois

By: Randy Eccles Ko'u Hopkins Kate McKenzie
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 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. Fall 2025 Important Dates and DeadlinesWriting Guidelines Social Sciences
Episodes
  • This I Believe: In Giving Hong Bao

    This I Believe: In Giving Hong Bao
    Oct 21 2025
    Tori Zobus of Williamsville High School shares her 2025 selected essay This I Believe: In Giving Hong Bao.
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    2 mins
  • This I Believe: Kitchen Counters

    This I Believe: Kitchen Counters
    Oct 20 2025
    Milla Anderson of Hillsboro High School shares her 2025 selected essay This I Believe: Kitchen Counters.
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    2 mins
  • LISTEN: This I Believe Meet the Authors Fall 2024

    LISTEN: This I Believe Meet the Authors Fall 2024
    Jan 10 2025
    LISTEN: This I Believe Meet the Authors Fall 2024
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    45 mins
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