This I Believe Illinois

Randy Eccles, Ko'u Hopkins, Melissa Snider, Jeff C. Williams
  • 4.0 (10)
  • Personal Journals

SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY by 11:59 p.m., September 30, 2026This 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 2026 program are listed below. Please contact us at engage@nprillinois.org with any questions. Fall 2026 Important Dates and DeadlinesWriting Guidelines

  1. 10/31/2025

    I Believe in Last Impressions

    Samuel Schwab of Litchfield High School is a 2025 This I Believe essayist

  2. 10/30/2025

    I Believe in Magic

    Hannah Rollins of Rochester High School is a 2025 This I Believe essayist.

  3. 10/28/2025

    I Believe in Sunshine

    Cora Emel of Sullivan High School is a 2025 This I Believe essayist.

  4. 10/27/2025

    This I Believe: Embracing the Inner Couch Potato

    Kate Downing of Glenwood High School is a 2025 This I Believe essayist with, “Embracing the Inner Couch Potato.”

  5. 10/24/2025

    This I Believe: I Believe in Two Homes

    Brooke Braasch of Litchfield High School shares her 2025 selected essay, I Believe in Two Homes."

  6. 10/23/2025

    This I Believe: Me and My Brother

    Dajah Dean of Southeast High School shares her 2025 selected essay, "This I Believe: Me and My Brother."

  7. 10/22/2025

    This I Believe: The Freedom of Holding My Brush Looser

    Ace O'Malley of Southeast High School shares her 2025 selected essay This I Believe: The Freedom of Holding My Brush Looser.

  8. 10/21/2025

    This I Believe: In Giving Hong Bao

    Tori Zobus of Williamsville High School shares her 2025 selected essay This I Believe: In Giving Hong Bao.

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SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY by 11:59 p.m., September 30, 2026This 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 2026 program are listed below. Please contact us at engage@nprillinois.org with any questions. Fall 2026 Important Dates and DeadlinesWriting Guidelines

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  • Creator
    Randy Eccles, Ko'u Hopkins, Melissa Snider, Jeff C. Williams
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    This I Believe Illinois