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Titan Fever is the show choir at Chatham's Glenwood High School. Choir Director Nick Brockamp and Titan Fever President and senior Ainslie Wilson. Brockamp and Wilson spoke to Community Voices about the choir, their rehearsal schedule and their music selection. -
Hope is an organization that serves students with developmental disabilities. Chief Communications Officer Jodi Ogilvy and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Hope School programs in Springfield Amanda Brott spoke with Community Voices about the need for inclusivity in the community and the "power of play" in working with students.
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Architect Paul O'Shea has been involved in many aspects of Springfield life, especially planning its development. Sports, philanthropy, and church have also been important areas of Springfield life for him. -
Marcus Rothenberg is a voice over artist in Springfield, Ill. Rothenberg spoke to Community Voices about how to get started in a voice over career, how to create characters and the challenges of recording audio books.
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Debbie Ross is a local performer who is known for singing for noteworthy events in Springfield, including events featuring U.S. presidents and politicians. She spoke with Community Voices about how she put together her band and her advice on performing.
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Area musician and writer Amy Benton writes with Nashville friends and Springfield resources like the Springfield Area Arts Council. Look for Amy Benton on your music streaming service, around town, and at AmyBenton.com.
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Illinois Department of Public Health Health’s Connie Austin joins moderator Molly Lamb to discuss infectious disease and animals, including recent developments with the deer population around Lake Springfield.
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This October the UIS theatre department will present "Stop Kiss" by Diana Son and directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson. Joined by actors Siobhan Hoskins and Nia Tiller, Thibodeaux-Thompson spoke to Community Voices about the play and why it's message is important today. The group also discussed a return to live theatre and gave a synopsis of the show.
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Terry Wunderle is an expert in archery and is referred to as "the shot doctor." He spoke to Community Voices about training Olympic medalists and the need to focus while trying to hit your mark. He lives in Mason City, where he continues to provide archery coaching. He has also written a book titled "Archery: Think and Shoot Like a Champion."
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Adena Rivas is the programs coordinator for the Office of Public Works where she oversees the Waste & Recycling department. She also helped launch the Creative Reuse Marketplace, which is a store that takes donations of unwanted items and sells them for creative reuse. The facility also provides work for underserved women. Rivas spoke to Community Voices about her passion for reducing waste and improving the environment.
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Jessica Gale is the owner of Our Town Books in Jacksonville, Ill. The store offers new and used books as well as novelty items. Gale spoke with Community Voices about the store's history and its special events.
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LifeLine Pilots is an organization whose mission is to provide free air transportation through volunteer pilots for passengers with medical and humanitarian needs. Executive Director Lindsey Kerr and pilot Andy Facer spoke with Community Voices about the organization and its history. They also shared their memories of helping others and how to volunteer for the organization.
