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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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16:40

Inside Springfield’s Level III NICU: Care at the Edge...

Community Voices ·

2026/04/14

From helicopter transports to 1-lb miracles, see how Springfield’s NICU delivers world-class care — and compassion — when families need it most.

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16:40

Early lung cancer screening can save your life, call...

Community Voices ·

2026/04/13

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer—but early screening can save lives. A survivor’s story and expert insight show why getting checked now matters. Call 844-ALA-LUNG.

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16:39

Young leaders take student advocacy to the state capitol

Community Voices ·

2026/04/08

UIS student leaders take their stories to the Capitol, lobbying lawmakers for higher ed funding — and learning advocacy starts with using your voice.

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24:42

Bruiser Queen stops in the NPR Illinois studio during...

Community Voices ·

2026/04/07

St. Louis duo, Bruiser Queen has been a Springfield favorite. Morgan Nusbaum (guitars/vocals) and Jason Potter (drums/vocals) pack a powerful punch combining garage/raw power & nostalgic smoothness.

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16:39

Data Centers tax revenue upside v. energy demands and...

Community Voices ·

2026/04/03

Don Hanrahan, Coalition for Springfield's Utility Future asks if a short moratorium is needed, to vet the proposed CyrusOne Data Center. "We haven't done due diligence."

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22:58

Data center proposal could reshape Sangamon economy -...

Community Voices ·

2026/04/03

Springfield is seeing job growth. Now a proposed data center could bring 500 construction jobs, $6.5M in taxes, and big debate over power and water. Here’s what it means.

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16:39

CAPWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers a pathway...

Community Voices ·

2026/04/02

Dominic Watson & Nate Robinson discuss the CAPWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This opportunity is open to the first 15 Illinois residents, 18 years old and up, with a high school diploma/GED/HiSET.

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16:40

Springfield Area Arts Council hiring to prep Levitt...

Community Voices ·

2026/04/02

Free concerts. paid artists. big impact. The Springfield Area Arts Council is hiring, and gearing up for a bigger-than-ever Levitt AMP season. Get involved and support local arts!

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16:40

SYPG’s Wizard of Oz ballet takes the yellow brick...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/30

Dorothy, the Scarecrow & a few surprise jitterbugs take the stage! 🌪️✨ Don’t miss SYPG’s ballet Wizard of Oz April 18–19. Follow Ella and Mary on the yellow brick road to tickets!

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16:40

From remote classes to real stories: Tess Peterson’s...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/30

From remote learning to real-world storytelling, Tess Peterson is building her journalism career while spotlighting Springfield’s stories. Discover her journey and passion for connection.

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16:39

Beautiful Wall Art by Spencer and Lyndsay Stokes of...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/27

Spencer and Lyndsay Stokes speak on experiences as mural artists. Their beautiful murals can be seen from downtown Springfield to the flood wall in St. Louis, as cofounders of Trackside Murals.

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16:40

When the River Returned: Emiquon’s 7,000-Acre Comeback

Community Voices ·

2026/03/27

What happens when you let the river back in? Discover how Emiquon’s 7,000-acre wetland comeback is reshaping Illinois’ future.

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21:17

Solo bass, big stories: Virden's William B. Hart on...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/27

From Navy Band to solo “bass & spoken word,” William B. Hart blends Hendrix, Bach, bebop—and bold thoughts on AI. Hear his story on Community Voices.

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49:59

Preparing Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport for the...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/24

Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is preparing for the future of flight with electric aircraft, new infrastructure, and a vision to become a hub for advanced air mobility and innovation.

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50:00

America's Place in the World, Foreign Policy in a...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/23

This forum unpacks how U.S. global strategy is shifting—and what that means. A more forceful, less predictable foreign policy is reshaping alliances, trust, and the world order.

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30:36

Lively-Bedford live from NPR Illinois Studio A before...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/20

Vanessa Lively of Austin, and Ben Bedford of Springfield, are musicians, songwriters, and visual artists. They perform in Springfield before the release of the album Mirroring the Wilderness.

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16:35

Campy horror meets the 80's in Nightmare at Camp...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/19

Courtney Wick, author/director of Nightmare at Camp Killamanbimbo, reflects on writing a trio of murder mysteries, and how this latest show leans into the campy thrills of classic 1980s horror.

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18:16

IIP's Wrongful Conviction Awareness & Avoidance...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/17

Marc Beach and Kristine Bunch of the Illinois Innocence Project work with the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Training Program to prevent law enforcement mistakes.

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16:40

13.1 miles of history: Lincoln Presidential Half...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/16

Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon race directors Brookelyn Swanberg and Randi Kuhn are preparing the race April 11, and how the anniversary of Route 66 is incorporated into this year’s festivities.

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16:39

Nicole Shomidie-Copp of 217 Foodies, an online...

Community Voices ·

2026/03/16

Nicole Shomidie-Copp of 217 Foodies speaks about the popularity of the Facebook group, and being an admin for 217 groups.

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