NPR Illinois Podcast Academy

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WATCH & LISTEN: Illinois Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Discusses Career
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is an institution based on inspiring audiences…
WATCH & LISTEN: UIS Professors' Passion for Justice Helps Free 12 Innocent Illinoisans
Dr. Larry Golden is a founding member and Director of the Illinois Innocence…
WATCH & LISTEN: The Scary Secret About the Lower Northwest
Earlier this month, there was a series of earthquakes that struck California,…
WATCH & LISTEN: Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club Connects Community
Being community-minded comes fairly easily for Bill Legge. He’s the executive…
WATCH & LISTEN: From Happy Meals to Hospitals:Talking with Ronald McDonald House Program Coordinator
In 1986 the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois officially…
WATCH & LISTEN: St. John's Breadline Supervisor Inspires Change
Shawna Harris is the supervisor of St. John’s Breadline in Springfield,…
WATCH & LISTEN: The Meaning Behind Miss. Black Illinois USA
University of Illinois Springfield graduate Kayla Ross traveled back to central…
WATCH & LISTEN: Ambitious Media Group Manager Breaks Down The Complex Radio Industry
The media landscape in the Springfield area is highly competitive, and…
WATCH & LISTEN: Local Violinist Speaks Out About Social Issues Through Podcasting
Last year, Chenoa Alamu, a talented violinist from the Illinois Symphony…
WATCH & LISTEN: Rochester Football Coach Looks Forward to a Winning Year
Derek Leonard is the football coach for Rochester High School and has won seven…