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flag WSIU, a rural Illinois public media station, faces shutdown after losing federal funding, cutting staff and programming.

flag Rural public media station WSIU in southern Illinois faces severe financial strain after federal funding for public broadcasting ended on October 1, 2025, resulting in a $1.4 million budget loss and layoffs. flag The station, serving 400,000 residents across remote counties, is cutting programming and struggling to fill positions as it shifts to community donations and grants. flag Across the U.S., up to 90 public radio and TV stations may go dark, with 414 jobs lost since July. flag While WSIU continues operating through local support and emergency aid, long-term survival hinges on sustained community engagement and potential future federal funding.

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