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Community Voices

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.

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22:59

Springfield's Ben Bedford Collaborating with Austin's...

Community Voices ·

2025/11/08

Vanessa Lively and Ben Bedford bring their instruments into NPR Illinois Studio A to share some of their latest collaborations including her new single, Red Wolf.

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16:40

Springfield librarian Gwen Harrison on the amazing...

Community Voices ·

2025/11/07

Director Gwen Harrison of Springfield's Lincoln Library shares her love of books and the variety of resources at our public libraries.

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16:40

Central Illinois musician publishes first novel,...

Community Voices ·

2025/11/06

Ladd Mitchell introduced himself to the Community Voices audience to share his first novel, Theory Markspurn. After running a label and playing in California, he's returned home to launch his authorhood with a story of a high performing athlete and how the pressure is fracturing her health.

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14:53

Springfield native Kim Villanueva takes on national...

Community Voices ·

2025/11/06

Kim Villanueva joins Community Voices to discuss her long history of feminist activism with the National Organization for Women. She also speaks about the ways that her experiences in Springfield helped prepare her to lead a national organization. Kim also discusses why it matters and how you should get involved in causes and organizations you believe in.

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16:40

The Laramie Project drama at UIS recalls Matthew...

Community Voices ·

2025/11/06

Professor Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson, director, along with cast and stage crew join Craig McFarland to preview this theatre performance of the tragic Matthew Shepard incident at the University of Wyoming.

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16:35

Former Voice of America journalist to speak in...

Community Voices ·

2025/11/05

Steven Herman left VOA after it was shut down earlier this year.

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16:40

Thoughts on the end of the Lincoln penny before the...

Community Voices ·

2025/11/05

Steve Mann shares his thoughts about the Lincoln penny no longer being minted.Mann is with the Central Illinois Numismatic Association and is the Show Chair for the 35th Annual Fall Coin Show November 9, at the Northfield Center in Springfield.

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15:42

Illinois Hell Hole, a radio film, is Matt Brookens...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/28

Matt Brookens grew up in Springfield, got his film degree in Chicago, and works on productions in Los Angeles. Illinois Hell Hole is his passion project he has made into a radio film.

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23:00

New Goat ensemble getting old friends back together

Community Voices ·

2025/10/25

Jacksonville's Jeff Davidsmeyer discusses reunion shows with the New Goat Ensemble, how they got their name, and playing with Brad Floreth and Bryan Leonard in the Way Out Yonders.

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16:40

Time to 'Feed Me! Little Shop of Horrors at the...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/25

Tyler Caraballo-Pisani and Ginny Racette visit to discuss their production of the maneating play, Little Shop of Horrors at the Hoogland Center for the Arts Oct. 24-26, Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

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20:27

Olympian Ryan Held discusses life after professional...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/23

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held announced his retirement from professional swimming in August. The Springfield native earned both of his gold medals as part of the U.S. Men's 4×100 Freestyle Relay teams in 2016 and 2024.Held joins Community Voices to reflect on his swimming career, share his ongoing ties to his hometown of Springfield, and talk about the importance of supporting young athletes. He also discusses his career transition to a role at Goldman Sachs, and how swimming will

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16:47

Nathan Peak brings bold flavors to The Foundry...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/23

Nathan Peak, chef at The Foundry Kitchen inside of Anvil and Forge Brewing and Distilling, talks to Community Voices about his passion for making memorable food. He discusses what brought about his passion for cooking, and how his creativity has evolved over his years in the kitchen. Nathan also speaks about what is next on his culinary journey.

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16:40

Time to heat up your volley with platform tennis

Community Voices ·

2025/10/20

Andy Coon, Springfield Park District tennis manager and recreation assistant, and Rod Remolina, Springfield Platform Tennis Association, discuss Washington Park's platform tennis courts and how they heat up so the game can be played all winter at the Valasco Tennis Center.

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16:40

ArRell Accessories CEO talks business, with her mom

Community Voices ·

2025/10/20

ArRell Bradly is the CEO of ArRell Accessories and is 10 years old. Her mom joins Community Voices for a discussion of business and why it's never too soon to start learning.

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17:44

Stella Cole returns home with "Christmas Dreaming"...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/20

Springfield native and jazz artist will perform at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on December 22. This will be her first concert in Springfield since her rise through the jazz world. Craig had a chance to catch up with Stella to ask about her new album "It's Magic." They also discuss what it means for her to return to her hometown and perform on the Hoogland stage, as well as some her favorite international touring spots.It's Magic is available now through Decca Records.

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16:39

Global tech company Hexaware plants new roots in...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/17

Nidhi Alexander is the Chief Marketing Officer of Hexaware Technologies, a global tech company and a new member of Innovate Springfield. In this conversation, she breaks down what Hexaware does for those unfamiliar with the tech world, how the company stands out in a competitive industry and the kinds of problems it helps solve across multiple industries.

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16:40

MICA AI for Communicators Workshop - Oct. 23

Community Voices ·

2025/10/17

The new Mid-Illinois Communications Association is hosting the Mid-Illinois AI for Communicators Workshop Oct. 23 at the UIS Student Union. MICA joined Community Voices to preview the conference and explain how AI is a tool if you learn it.

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33:20

50 years of Illinois Times, from alternative weekly...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/16

Editor Fletcher Farrar and Publisher Michelle Ownsby discuss the first 50 years of Springfield's alternative weekly, Illinois Times, and how it is evolving to increase its coverage of local news.

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19:01

Not learning AI is like not learning to drive, UIS...

Community Voices ·

2025/10/14

Jessica Baumberger and Dr. Neetu Singh joins Community Voices to update the use of AI in higher education and why learning it is advantageous.

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16:40

Ross Blakeman sprouts new ideas at Rosebud and Co....

Community Voices ·

2025/10/13

Ross returns to Community Voices to discuss the lessons he’s learned three years into his Beardstown based floral show, Rosebud and Co. He also discusses the impact of recent economic tariffs have had on his business and why it is important to use small floral shops for your special occasions.

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