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 [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2025
Paramedic-to-Producer: Central Illinois natives behind Code 3 share their ride through Hollywood
Patrick and “Pizza” Pianeeza are the creative minds behind the upcoming feature film Code 3, hitting theaters September 12.
00:23:01 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Retiring LLCC President talks about the future of community colleges
Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced she will retire next summer.
00:16:39 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
NVE groups targeting youth online and what parents need to know
The Springfield-based FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force is working to raise awareness about the growing threat of Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups.
00:33:22 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Rochester's Rock & Run for Mental Health - Sept. 7
Brandon Damm is organizing the fourth annual Rock & Run for Mental Health at Rochester Community Park Pavilion on September 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. It will benefit Heritage Behavioral Health in…
00:12:31 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Learn new skills and make new friends at IWIL Women's Symposium - Sept. 19, 2025
Sarah Brewer gives insight on IWIL Women's Symposium 2025.
00:16:41 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Rikeesha Phelon crafting messages that matter in strategic communication and community impact
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.
00:33:22 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Peoria chapter of Red Sneakers for Food Allergy Awareness is laced up and ready to educate
Red Sneakers for Food Allergy Awareness Peoria Chapter shares helpful tips as children head back to school.
00:16:41 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Peter Wenz explores philosophy's role in science and society
UIS Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Peter Wenz shares insights from decades of teaching and writing across the globe.
00:16:41 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Jenna Dooley reflects on mentors, memories and the "bleep button" in her journey through public radio.
Jenna Dooley News Director at Northern Public Radio reflects on her time working for public media stations.
00:33:23 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Get to know U.S. Navy Reserve Electrician’s Mate Second Class Laurent Azonnadou
Get to know U.S. Navy Reserve Electrician’s Mate Second Class Laurent Azonnadou.
00:16:40 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Meredith Crifasi on harmonizing science and the stage
Meredith Crifasi talks about her love of violin and science.
00:16:41 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Art and spirituality converge in The Golden Seed, The Liturgical Arts Festival’s off-year offering
The Liturgical Arts Festival’s 2025 program will be a theatrical performance with musical components.
00:16:41 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Expansion coming to the Jacksonville Area Museum
Jacksonville Area Museum keeps Jacksonville's rich history alive through upcoming expansion.
00:16:40 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Dreamgirls to return to Springfield at the Hoogland Center for the Arts
The Hoogland Center for the Arts is excited to present the smash-hit musical Dreamgirls on August 22-24 and 29-31.
00:16:40 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
Learn how the Johns ‘keep it Disney’ in pediatrics
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 t…
00:16:41 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Allison Lacher reflects on discovering her artistic voice in a place she never expected
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 spa…
00:33:23 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Behind the headlines with the reporter covering Illinois’ most powerful stories
Community Voices talks with former NPR Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel.
00:33:22 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Vanessa Ferguson signs off with a spicy farewell on Community Voices
From heartfelt reflections to hilarious heat-induced moments, Vanessa’s send-off was equal parts emotional and entertaining.
00:23:01 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Prairie Insulation marks 20 years of serving Central Illinois homebuilders
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 S…
00:16:40 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Who from Springfield appeared on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Greg Peterson. Final Answer.
Greg Peterson is a local public defender with a knack for trivia. He has been a contestant on "Teen Jeopardy," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," and "The Chase." Greg spoke with Community Voices about…
00:33:22 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
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