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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.

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16:41

Volunteers needed to help reconstruct historic Duck...

Community Voices ·

2025/09/15

HistoriCorps is partnering with the Shawnee National Forest to reconstruct the historic Duck Bay Shelter, a CCC-era structure in Southern Illinois.

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23:01

Paramedic-to-Producer: Central Illinois natives...

Community Voices ·

2025/09/05

Patrick and Paul "Pizza" Pianezza are the creative minds behind the upcoming feature film Code 3, hitting theaters September 12.

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16:39

Retiring LLCC President talks about the future of...

Community Voices ·

2025/09/03

Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced she will retire next summer.

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33:22

NVE groups targeting youth online and what parents...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/28

The Springfield-based FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force is working to raise awareness about the growing threat of Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups.

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12:31

Rochester's Rock & Run for Mental Health - Sept. 7

Community Voices ·

2025/08/28

Brandon Damm is organizing the third Rock & Run for Mental Health at Rochester Community Park on September 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon, It will benefit Heritage Behavioral Health in Decatur which focuses on suicide prevention. If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.

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16:41

Learn new skills and make new friends at IWIL Women's...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/27

Sarah Brewer gives insight on IWIL Women's Symposium 2025.

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33:22

Rikeesha Phelon crafting messages that matter in...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/27

Rikeesha Phelon talks about her career evolution, the role of strategic communication in institutions like SIU, and how she balances innovation with clarity in health messaging.

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16:41

Peoria chapter of Red Sneakers for Food Allergy...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/21

Red Sneakers for Food Allergy Awareness Peoria Chapter shares helpful tips as children head back to school.

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16:41

Peter Wenz explores philosophy's role in science and...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/19

UIS Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Peter Wenz shares insights from decades of teaching and writing across the globe.

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33:23

Jenna Dooley reflects on mentors, memories and the...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/19

Jenna Dooley News Director at Northern Public Radio reflects on her time working for public media stations.

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16:40

Get to know U.S. Navy Reserve Electrician’s Mate...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/19

Get to know U.S. Navy Reserve Electrician’s Mate Second Class Laurent Azonnadou.

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16:41

Meredith Crifasi on harmonizing science and the stage

Community Voices ·

2025/08/14

Meredith Crifasi talks about her love of violin and science.

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16:41

Art and spirituality converge in The Golden Seed, The...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/13

The Liturgical Arts Festival’s 2025 program will be a theatrical performance with musical components.

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16:40

Expansion coming to the Jacksonville Area Museum

Community Voices ·

2025/08/12

Jacksonville Area Museum keeps Jacksonville's rich history alive through upcoming expansion.

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16:40

Dreamgirls to return to Springfield at the Hoogland...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/07

The Hoogland Center for the Arts is excited to present the smash-hit musical Dreamgirls on August 22-24 and 29-31.

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16:41

Learn how the Johns ‘keep it Disney’ in pediatrics

Community Voices ·

2025/08/06

Drs. Teena and Ashish John are pediatricians based in Springfield. They spoke with Community Voices about how they met, what inspired them to pursue careers in pediatrics, and how Disney influences the compassionate care they provide to their patients. The conversation also offers a glimpse into Dr. Ashish John's musical side, including his involvement in a band.

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33:23

Allison Lacher reflects on discovering her artistic...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/06

Allison Lacher is the Director of the UIS Visual Arts Gallery and a practicing visual artist whose work blends metallic surfaces, vibrant colors and domestic objects to create emotionally charged spaces. She spoke to Community Voices about her journey to Springfield, her recent curator-in-residence position in Pittsburgh and what’s in store for the UIS Visual Arts Gallery this fall. Lacher also discussed her current exhibition at the Illinois State Museum, her work with STNDRD Exhibitions and her

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33:22

Behind the headlines with the reporter covering...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/05

Community Voices talks with former NPR Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel.

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23:01

Vanessa Ferguson signs off with a spicy farewell on...

Community Voices ·

2025/08/01

From heartfelt reflections to hilarious heat-induced moments, Vanessa’s send-off was equal parts emotional and entertaining.

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16:40

Prairie Insulation marks 20 years of serving Central...

Community Voices ·

2025/07/31

Prairie Insulation is celebrating 20 years of operation. Fiore Belmonte and Jeremy Nihiser spoke to Community Voices about the business’s growth. They shared how Prairie Insulation got its start in Springfield, how insulation technology has evolved and what it means to take a people-first approach in the trades.

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