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Funding Cut Forces Eastern Illinois University to End PBS Affiliation
8/22/2025
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Story summary
- Eastern Illinois University will terminate its PBS affiliation on October 1, 2025, due to a $790,000 funding cut.
- WEIU-TV will continue as “A Service of Eastern Illinois University,” maintaining access to broadcast journalism programs for students.
- This funding loss highlights a national trend affecting public broadcasting, especially in rural regions.
- WEIU-FM will remain unaffected due to separate licensing.
