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Melissa Franzen/Growth Abounds PLLCDr. Melissa Franzen speaks on Growth Abounds, PLLC. She offered virtual counseling coming out of Covid, "However, that need for connection in person, one-on-one, was missing and people were missing it. And so doing in-person work is why I am at the office for private practice. One thing I love in what I get to do is help with this grief camp and we made sure we continued." -
Jacksonville rallies against Alzheimer’s with trivia, empathy games and a fall walk. See how you can join the effort and support local families facing dementia.
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Ko'u Hopkins sits down with a student visa holder as they discuss the fear and stigma of being a international student in today's climate -
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. -
(Originally aired Friday, March 27, 2026)Dominic Watson and Nate Robinson discuss CAPWorks Trade Career Discovery Day with The Springfield Project at CAP 1908. Individuals 18 and older will learn from union representatives about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades. April 1, 4:30-6:30pm, 1908 Innovation & Coworking Center, 1100 South Grand Ave. East. -
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! -
Amy Lynn gives the history of the National Scholastic Art Awards Mid-Central Illinois Region and discusses the inner workings of bringing the event together for students in this region. -
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. -
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! -
Cathy Sgro-Boerke gives some history on the King's Daughters Organization and their charitable ways. Giving to Senior focused groups in Sangamon County. -
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. -
Brian Blasingame speaks on his mother's accomplishments. Karen Shiman, built a coral reef by hand that is visible by Google Earth, was the first woman who worked the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and still found the time to make over 2,000 works of art. Some will be on display at the Decatur Area Arts Council.
