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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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50:01

Robert Todd Lincoln operated under his father's...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/11

In a year marked by political division and uncertainty, the UIS Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series asked a timely question: What can Abraham Lincoln’s era of disruption teach us today?

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16:40

'Lincoln and Shakespeare' divines a major influence...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/11

Kevin Purcell directs 'Lincoln and Shakespeare,' to examine the president's love of the bard and how Shakespeare's works may have influenced Abe's writing and speeches. Feb. 21-22 at the Hoogland.

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16:05

Illinois History Day brings the theme Revolution,...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/10

Laura Mitchelle returns to to discuss the 2026 f the Illinois History Day contest. This program allows students, 11-18, to interact with history in various formats - April 27 and May 4, 2026.

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16:29

The UIS Performing Arts Center's Sangamon Auditorium...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/10

The premier arts venue has been closed this season as a major plumbing project continues in the building. But it's also brought an opportunity for a needed refresh.

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16:40

Alivia Hopkins works toward her Gold Award discussing...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/10

Coordinator Ko'u Hopkins is joined by her sister Alivia Hopkins, who is working toward her Girl Scouts Gold Award. They discuss immigration enforcement with Illinois State Representative Sharon Chung.

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16:48

PREVIEW: A Journey Through Gospel Music - Feb. 28

Community Voices ·

2026/02/09

Ryan Napier and Clifton Jones talk gospel music and preview their Feb. 28, performance at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, The Good News Experience: A Journey Through Gospel Music.

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16:40

Matt Vala returns with Newsies, the next theatre...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/09

Matt Vala returns to the Springfield theatre scene as the theatre director at Rochester High School. His first production is Newsies with senior Holden Nichols in the lead role.

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13:27

A date idea for Valentine's Day, Love Notes with the...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/06

A preview the Valentine's weekend performances featuring Valentin Kovalev and Aiwen Zhang with Carr's Concerto for Two Saxophones, Bernstein from On the Town, and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

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16:37

The Addams Family takes the stage for Springfield...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/06

Tyler Caraballo-Pisani and Jim Leach stop by to preview The Addams Family. The production will take place at the Hoogland Center for Arts, February 6-8 and 13-15. Tickets are available at HCFTA.org.

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23:00

The Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/06

Stephanie Kamel and Larry Golden share why the Illinois Innocence Project started, its history and achievements, and how it is working to reduce the number of people who are wrongfully convicted.

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16:40

My Heart's Downtown, a campaign to increase awareness...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/04

A coalition of Springfield proponents have come together to create a marketing campaign, My Heart's Downtown, to highlight the positive developments. Leah Wilson, Karen Conn and Jay Shanle share more.

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16:39

Jessica Derhake of JD Haley People Strategies...

Community Voices ·

2026/02/02

Jessica chats with Elizabeth Wake about her business and her career journey.

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16:14

Sierra and Eric Ferrell connect with historic...

Community Voices ·

2026/01/29

Vondra Social House is one of the newest businesses to open its doors in downtown Springfield. Owners Sierra and Eric Ferrell stop by to discuss their new restaurant.

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16:39

Sara Vanhala of nonprofit, Growth Corp., connects to...

Community Voices ·

2026/01/28

Sara Vanhala shares tips on how the SBA 504 loan program works and how these loans can elevate a small or medium sized business.

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50:01

Behind the Scenes at the Hoogland Center for the Arts...

Community Voices ·

2026/01/28

The Citizens Club forum features a discussion of the history, role, and the impact of the Hoogland with Gus Gordon, along with how it almost didn't make it. This includes a theatre of the mind tour.

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23:00

Wicked Good Drag Show is Phoenix Center fundraiser...

Community Voices ·

2026/01/27

Mahogany Knight, entertainer, Mara Morken, development and fundraising, and Teresa Silva, executive director of The Phoenix Center share the Ozian drag event for kids at Pole Barn Chic Jan. 31, 4 p.m.

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16:35

NPR Illinois Radio Review #1 - The Beginning

Community Voices ·

2026/01/26

UIS grad assistant Evie Rodenbaugh expands on her research into a half century of 91.9 FM in Springfield. In this first episode, she goes back to the beginning. Lincoln Library exhibit, now-May.

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33:20

Robert Moore on his career from Chrysler to UIS to...

Community Voices ·

2026/01/26

Robert Moore, one of the first Black U.S. Marshals, an Illinois State Police Trooper, and UIS student charts his pioneering path in law enforcement in his new book, Off My Neck.

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50:01

Mental Health Matters - 2025 Citizens Club panel

Community Voices ·

2026/01/23

Addressing mental health has gained momentum after the Sonya Massey shooting. This Citizens Club panel discusses mental health awareness, resources, and the experiences faced daily in our community.

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13:00

Kate McKenzie's passion for journalism has led her to...

Community Voices ·

2025/12/12

Kate McKenzie is the director of development at NPR Illinois. In this role, Kate is the chief fundraiser. Her background is from the editorial side of journalism, but the need has led her to find funding to inform the community.

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