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Community Voices

Beatrice Bonner, Randy Eccles

Community Voices is events you might have missed and conversations with neighbors, artists, and area business people. Get to know your neighbors with Community Voices. Suggest a guest at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.

society & culture documentary

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16:39

Springfield’s new cultural arts magazine celebrates...

Community Voices ·

2025/05/22

Monica Zanetti Reed is the founder of the Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation and the owner of Wild Rose Artisans Gallery & Boutique. Kristen Chiaro is a board member of the foundation. They spoke to Community Voices about the mission behind the Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation and its magazine, which uplifts local artists. They discuss the magazine’s rich content—from artist interviews to recipes and skincare tips—and share plans for a cultural street festival. They also share an update on

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Ann Comerford expresses the importance of community...

Community Voices ·

2025/05/20

Ann Comerford is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield. Ann came to campus in 2017 to open the UIS Student Union, which officially opened a year later. Ann spoke to Community Voices about her journey into higher education, the purpose of student unions on college campuses, and the importance of community.

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23:00

What families need to know: Special education law...

Community Voices ·

2025/05/20

Matt Cohen is an attorney and founder of Matt Cohen & Associates. He specializes in special education, disability rights, and human services law. He spoke to Community Voices about the history of special education laws in Illinois, challenges that schools and families face, and gives his opinion on how the dismantlement of the Department of Education would affect education and kids with disabilities. Matt also gives advice on how families of children with special needs should navigate the school

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33:15

Meet Julie Pryde, the 2025 University of Illinois...

Community Voices ·

2025/05/08

Julie Pryde is the administrator of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. She is a UIS Master of Public Health graduate and the 2025 University of Illinois Alumni Humanitarian Award recipient. She spoke to Community Voices about what led her to public health, the evolution of HIV/AIDS medications and education, and attitudes toward immunizations. Julie also shared her approach to humor and provided insight into how she makes health information accessible for all ages.

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16:39

Answering your pressing questions about the state of...

Community Voices ·

2025/05/06

May 1 - May 2 were Public Media Giving Days and the start of NPR Illinois' Spring Fund Drive. There has been talk about the uncertainty of public media funding, which has left many listeners and donors questioning why. NPR Illinois General Manager Randy Eccles and NPR Illinois Director of Development Kate McKenzie spoke with Bea Bonner about the spring fund drive, station funding, and insight into the uncertainty of defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

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16:40

Why libraries are still relevant in the digital era

Community Voices ·

2025/05/05

Williamsville Public Library & Museum Director Natalie Albers explaines why libraries are relevant in the digital age.

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23:00

Leo Wilder shares their vision for inclusive...

Community Voices ·

2025/05/02

Mx. Leo Wilder is the founder of Pride Learning Academy, a microschool intended to better meet the needs of students. Wilder spoke to Community Voices about his inspiration behind starting the academy and how the school can prevent bullying, promote outdoor activities, support mental health, accommodate diverse learners and prepare students with practical skills.For more information about Pride Learning Academy visit: https://www.pridelearningacademy.com/

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33:20

Siblings in the news business, meet Kathy and Bob Best

Community Voices ·

2025/05/01

Kathy and Bob Best are siblings who grew up in the newspaper business. Their parents owned a local paper in Sullivan, Ill., and although they have taken divergent paths, they both continue to play a role in sharing news. Kathy is the director of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and Bob is a photographer and the pressroom manager at Paddock Publications in Central Illinois. They spoke to Community Voices about their

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23:00

The Central Illinois Foodbank makes lives richer...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/25

Pam Molitoris is the executive director of the Central Illinois Foodbank. She spoke to Community Voices about her journey into the nonprofit realm, how the foodbank is adapting to provide for the community, and initiatives like their mobile kitchen cart, which teaches community members how to cook. She also addresses concerns surrounding cuts to local food programs and leaves a message for the community to come together during uncertain times. Find more information about the Central Illinois

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16:40

Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens grows community...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/24

The Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens has a new wheelchair accessible garden. Carey Smith and Missy Norman spoke to Community Voices about the design of the garden, the community it creates and how it provides options for those with differing accessibility needs.

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16:40

Illinois Symphony Orchestra season finale explores...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/24

Music Director Taichi Fukumura from the Illinois Symphony Orchestra spoke to Community Voices about the upcoming concert titled "Passion and Pulse," which features soloist Anna Geniushene on piano. The performances will take place on May 2 at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield, Ill. and May 3 at the ISU Center for Performing Arts in Normal, Ill., both at 7:30 p.m. Concert Comments will take place at 6:30 p.m. before each performance. For more information visit: ilsypmhony.org

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Downtown Springfield Inc. listens at Community...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/23

Downtown Springfield Inc. is an organization working to create a vibrant and connected community to enrich the downtown Springfield experience. DSI Executive Director Carlos Ortega and DSI Board President Blake Pryor spoke to Community Voices about Community Conversations, a series of listening sessions where community members will have the opportunity to voice their opinions about the downtown area and its future.The next Community Conversations are scheduled for April 23 and May 10. For more

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16:40

Nakesha Rice shares how she helps other succeed...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/23

Nakesha Rice is a human resources professional with a passion for helping people succeed. She spoke to Community Voices about her experiences growing up in Mississippi, her time in the military and her journey to Springfield. She also talked about her experience as the president of Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) and gave advice for young professionals who may be uncomfortable in new environments.

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Zwei - Dumm brings a whole new meaning to "clowning...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/21

Zwei - Dumm is a group that focuses on improv and physical comedy, more popularly known as clowning. The group was started by Rha-Bea and Travis Wiggins. Together with Capital City Improv (CCI), they will be hosting a show on May 3, 2025, called Clownprov/Anything for a Dollar. Zwei - Dumm/CCI members Rha-Bea and Jacob Kimsey spoke to Community Voices about their journey with CCI, the history of clowning, and how the upcoming show will work. Tickets and details can be found here.

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33:21

Community Voices goes LIVE for CV in the MC in Decatur

Community Voices ·

2025/04/18

On April 8, Vanessa Ferguson and Bea Bonner hosted a live taping of CV in the MC or Community Voices in Macon County at The Staley Museum in Decatur, Ill.

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33:19

Dr. Ziad Issa encourages a culture of excellence and...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/15

Dr. Ziad Issa was named Executive Medical Director of Prairie Cardiovascular in September 2024.

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16:40

Concerns about CAFOs, local farmer Chad Wallace...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/15

Chad Wallace is the director of rural affairs for the Illinois Environmental Council and a lifelong farmer. He spoke to Community Voices about the impact of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) or factory farms.

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30:59

LoveSeat talks new album, playing June's Moccasin...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/11

#centralIllinoisMusicScene duo Bill Poss and JJ Passalacqua share their project LoveSeat and their new album, Our Way. Bill also organizes the Moccasin Creek Festival at Lake Sara in Effingham, this year June 19-22, and he shares this year's lineup.

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50:00

Two former UIS roommates explain how to overcome...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/08

The University of Illinois Springfield hosts the Chancellor’s Thinkers Series, which seeks to inspire diverse perspectives and encourage intentional thinking within the community.

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Dr. Hei-Chi Chan explores AI's role in shaping our...

Community Voices ·

2025/04/08

During the March 2025 Lunch and Learn Series, Dr. Hei-Chi Chan, UIS associate professor of mathematical sciences and philosophy and co-founder of the university’s AI Campus Learning Community, gave a presentation on the evolution of AI, the university's AI Campus Learning Community, how students can make the best use of AI, and the future of AI in our society. UIS is offering a camp on AI this summer.

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