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NPR Illinois provides Central Illinois and Illinois public radio stations with state news from its capitol bureau.  It also provides local news, arts, and entertainment information.

Series

Caption: Claudia Quigg
112 Pieces

In less than four short minutes, Claudia Quigg gives parents a healthy dose of encouragement, as she thoughtfully examines the issues facing today’s families.

Caption: Quiddity International Literary Journal and Public-Radio Program
24 Pieces

Quiddity is a highly produced literary radio program with a companion international (print) literary journal. Quiddity is produced and published by Illinois Public Radio’s hub-station, NPR member and PRI affiliate WUIS, and Benedictine University. The journal publishes exemplary prose and poetry from emerging and established writers around the world. The radio program features interviews with select authors, best-selling and burgeoning. It also includes readings of new, original works by poets and writers.


Latest Pieces

Caption: Claudia Quigg
Recently I attended a fifth grade “graduation” ceremony. Stuffed like sardines into the hot multi-purpose room typical of public schools, proud pa...

  • Added: Sep 02, 2013
  • Length: 02:26
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Among my favorite memories is a lovely evening in late May of 1984. Just home from the hospital, I sat outside with my newborn son, listening whil...

  • Added: Sep 02, 2013
  • Length: 02:19
Caption: Claudia Quigg
A recent summer storm provided an object lesson for a family I know.

  • Added: Sep 02, 2013
  • Length: 02:21
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Every parent worries about making mistakes in raising children.

  • Added: Sep 02, 2013
  • Length: 02:26
Caption: Claudia Quigg
As summer winds down, parents see the start of another school year lurking around the corner. Summer freedom has been a blast, but academic expecta...

  • Added: Sep 02, 2013
  • Length: 02:13
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Preschool provides a safe venue for kids to learn some hard lessons about the world. Is your preschooler ready?

  • Added: Aug 30, 2013
  • Length: 02:14
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Sometimes the very behavior that drives parents to distraction is actually a sign that their child’s development is clicking along exactly as it sh...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2013
  • Length: 02:30
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Conscientious parents prepare all the time. They plan ahead to make the path smooth to ensure their kids’ success.

  • Added: Aug 30, 2013
  • Length: 02:28
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The quadrennial goosebump fest of the Summer Olympics treated viewers to dozens of stories of valor and determination. Each inspired us, but none ...

  • Added: May 06, 2013
  • Length: 02:24
Caption: Claudia Quigg
My favorite refrigerator magnet reads, “Before I had kids, I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three kids, and no theories.”

  • Added: May 06, 2013
  • Length: 02:32