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Your voice can make a powerful impact. Stand with us to remind lawmakers of the essential role public media plays — and how strongly it is supported by you.

Federal funding and you make public media possible. Together, we can protect this vital resource and help defend this essential service for future generations.

Protect My Public Media

Unlike commercial media, we are Public Media and we exist to serve the public good.

For 40+ years, WQPT PBS has been an indispensable part of our Illinois and Iowa communities, providing free, high-quality content and services that educate, inform, and keep people safe.

Protect My Public Media

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Now, as threats to public media funding grow, the future of local stations like ours is at risk. Your voice can make the difference—stand with WQPT PBS to remind lawmakers that public media is essential and overwhelmingly supported by the public. Together, we can protect this vital resource for generations to come.

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Federal funding and you make public media possible. Together, we can protect this vital resource and help defend this essential service for future generations.

Protect My Public Media