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The pandemic has placed a strain on the health care system. Nurses have felt the brunt. We hear from an ICU nurse about working during an unprecedented time.Also, coyotes have proven resilient. That's led to more of them, both in urban and rural areas. We find out what some states are doing about it. Those stories and more on this episode of Statewide. -
The Citizen’s Club of Springfield held a forum via Zoom in January 2022 titled “Confronting Inequities in the Criminal Justice System.” The discussion featured panelists UIS assistant professor Dr. Sean McCandless; DeAndre Neal, a prisoner reentry and prevention program manager; and State’s Attorney Dan Wright, as well as Alderwoman LaKeisha Purchase.
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Johnnie Owens is a well-known jazz singer in Springfield, Ill., but he has also toured internationally earlier in his career as a member of the Platters and as a solo artist. He spoke with Community Voices about growing up in St. Louis and singing on the sidewalk with his friends. He also shared stories of life on tour and how he once was stranded on Fiji. -
Charlotte Wohler is the president of the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association. The organization's goal is to bring to life the Marbold Farmstead at the edge of Greenview, Ill. and restore it to its former glory. Wohler spoke with Community Voices about the renovations and the historical significance of the property.
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Paul Layton, owner and Brandon Rice, manager share how Underdog Sports works to recycle lightly used sports equipment so others can afford to participate on teams and individual activities. They also carry fan fare or souvenirs of professional and college teams.
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Stella Katherine Cole is a singer and actor from Springfield who currently lives in New York City. She spoke to Community Voices about creating new music with Grammy-Award-winning producer Dave O'Donnell and gaining a following on TikTok.
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Johnny Molson and Mark Holden are members of the improv comedy troupe the Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company. They spoke with Community Voices about how the group got its start in Detroit before forming the Springfield troupe, which includes members Mary Kate Smith, Mary Young and Patrick Russell. They also shared event details for their upcoming performance at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
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Chuck Davis, managing partner at Brown, Hay + Stephens law firm. The business is nearly 200 years old and includes Abraham Lincoln as one of the attorneys who practiced there. Davis discusses the history of the firm and the career of law today.
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It had been rumored for weeks. Aurora's mayor Richard Irvin announced this week he is entering the race for governor. In launching his bid, he attacked Gov. J.B. Pritzker. But before he could face off against the first term Democrat, Irvin will need to win a crowded Republican primary. Our panel discusses his chances.
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Veronica Espina is the board president of the Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network (SIAN). She spoke with Community Voices about the organization which organized in response to negative speech about immigrants. Since its inception the organization has worked to educate the community about the contributions made by immigrants. Espina also spoke about the need to ask immigrant communities what they need before donating items and how to "do no harm."
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A Department of Children and Family Services caseworker was attacked and killed while on a welfare check this month. It's happened before and that's making state lawmakers take notice of the dangers with the job. We talk with a former investigator who now trains those entering a career in child protection.And a pastor who lost his wife to COVID-19 tells his story. He had decided against being vaccinated, but has since teamed up with the state to spread the message that the shots save lives.Those stories and more on Statewide.
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The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln leads a process of planning to improve the future of Springfield.
