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pbs.org
March 30, 2020

Illinois Public Media expanding education efforts to better serve teachers and families during COVID-19 outbreak

This effort to better serve teachers and parents includes a number of educational offerings across multiple platforms, supporting at-home learning for students ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade.

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Photographer: Matt Penning
March 26, 2020

Brian Mackey joins Illinois Public Media as the Host/Producer of The 21st

Brian Mackey joins Illinois Public Media as the new host/producer of The 21st—our statewide talk show’s focusing on Illinois people and topics.

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WKAR/LWP
October 16, 2019

Reginald Hardwick joins Illinois Public Media as News and Public Affairs Director

Hardwick joins Illinois Public Media after three years at WKAR public media in Michigan.

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The She Said Project
October 09, 2019

The She Said Project and Illinois Public Media launch new podcast

The She Said Project is partnering with Illinois Public Media to launch The She Said Project Podcast featuring weekly episodes sharing the stories from live She Said shows with a larger audience for even greater impact.

PBS Online Film Festival. Watch. Vote. Share. Festival begins July 15.
July 11, 2019

Two independent films presented by Illinois Public Media featured in PBS Online Film Festival

Twenty-five short-form independent films will be available for viewing on all PBS Digital Platforms during the 8th annual PBS Online Film Festival, July 15 - 26.

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July 01, 2019

Niala Boodhoo announces she will be stepping down from The 21st

After three years with The 21st, Niala Boodhoo will be stepping down as the show’s host and executive producer, effective the end of July.

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Bethany Patten
May 16, 2019

WILL Education hosts inaugural Early Childhood Champions Dinner

The dinner features keynote speaker Bethany Patten from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Education and aims to honor early childhood educators along with increase awareness of the need for more investment in Early Childhood Education in Illinois.

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May 01, 2019

Niala Boodhoo, host and executive producer of Illinois Public Media’s The 21st, awarded fellowship

Niala Boodhoo, host and executive producer of Illinois Public Media’s The 21st, is one of 17 journalists named as Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellows for the 2019-20 academic year at the University of Michigan. 

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Kurt Bielema
April 29, 2019

Statement Regarding Audit of Illinois Public Media by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

During the course of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Inspector General's audit of Illinois Public Media, the auditor found errors in the way indirect administrative support was calculated.

March 07, 2019

WILL Education and Illinois Newsroom to host youth civic engagement summit

This new summit aims to get high school students involved in their local elections.

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