This I Believe Illinois

Randy Eccles, Ko'u Hopkins, Kate McKenzie
  • 4.0 (10)
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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

  1. OCT 31

    I Believe in Last Impressions

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

    2 min

  2. OCT 30

    I Believe in Magic

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

    2 min

  3. OCT 29

    I Believe Rain Brings Life

    Olivia Goldman of Litchfield High School is a 2025 This I Believe Illinois essayist.

    3 min

  4. OCT 28

    I Believe in Sunshine

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

    2 min

  5. OCT 27

    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.”

    2 min

  6. OCT 24

    This I Believe: I Believe in Two Homes

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

    2 min

  7. OCT 23

    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."

    3 min

  8. OCT 22

    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.

    3 min
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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

Information

  • Creator
    Randy Eccles, Ko'u Hopkins, Kate McKenzie
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    This I Believe Illinois

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