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IL HR0788
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/31/2022
Primary Sponsor
Carol Ammons
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AI Summary
- Designates April 6, 2022 as Illinois Public Media Day to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WILL-AM's first broadcast on April 6, 1922
- Recognizes WILL-AM's history of broadcasting educational content for agriculture, arts, and classical music including hosting the WILL Sinfonietta in 1937
- Notes WILL-FM's establishment in 1941 as the first FM license awarded to a university and its role in founding NPR and PBS through the 1948 Allerton Conference
- Acknowledges Illinois Public Media's role in broadcasting educational children's programming including Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and Sesame Street, and current award-winning local news and cultural programming
- Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Illinois Public Media in recognition of their 100 years of service to educate, inform, and inspire Illinois residents
Legislative Description
ILLINOIS PUBLIC MEDIA DAY
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5/9/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules5/9/2022
State Government Administration4/3/2022
Rules4/1/2022
Full Bill Text
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