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State Senator Turner Writes To Save NPR

NPR Illinois is set to lose more than $400,000 in funding from the University of Illinois-Springfield and State Senator Doris Turner is trying to prevent that from happening. She has sent a letter to the Chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield and the President of the U of I system urging them to reverse the decision.

 

Senator Turner says, NPR Illinois is a great source of news for Illinois residents and while she recognizes COVID has had a huge impact on these universities, it shouldn’t cut a program from UIS that benefits so many people. 

 

NPR Illinois is set to see its yearly financial support from UIS decline gradually until it drops to zero within 5 years. NPR Illinois is one of the few remaining venues that extensively covers state government. Less than 10 media venues cover state news exclusively. The university will continue to provide the space on campus necessary for NPR Illinois along with security and parking. 
 

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