Jeff C. Williams
Community Voices Co-Host, Editor, ProducerJeff C. Williams joined NPR Illinois in February of 2026.
Jeff C. Williams was a graphic designer for the University of Illinois Springfield, is a member of the Springfield Art Association Collective Gallery, and is a cofounder of Dim Art House, a working art studio which also provides space for arts related events in the community.
Jeff is a former events coordinator at The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space and is a board member of the National Scholastic Art Awards (Mid-Central Illinois Region).
Recently Jeff was selected as lead artist for a grant through Healing Illinois. A youth mentorship art project; which culminated with a 2025 mural in Springfield Jaycee Park.
The Illinois State Museum purchased a set of Jeff’s paintings deemed of historical significance in 2024.
Jeff is a founding member and song writer for the band nil8. Which toured North America in the 1990s and early 2000s.
He is a graduate of Illinois State University.
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Dr. Melissa Franzen speaks on Growth Abounds, PLLC. The grief camp was started/ sponsored/put on by the Staab family. It is their creation. They brought Melissa on as the lead therapist and she coordinates/develops the clinical aspects and run the day of event each year. 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." -
Nicole Shomidie-Copp of 217 Foodies speaks about the popularity of the Facebook group, and being an admin for 217 groups. -
Ravneet Chhokar, president of the Asian Indian Women's Organization stops by the NPR Illinois studios to share information about the upcoming AIOW Color Me Holi 5k Run/Walk. The event will kick off at Washington Park. The Holi festival celebrates spring and coming together as a community. -
Kristen Houch, in the NPR Illinois studios for a segment on Community Voices, speaks on WERQ Dance Art Studio and her pastel artwork. Her artwork can be seen at the Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, Illinois Pastel Society events, and the SAA Collective Gallery. -
Comedian Cassandra Simpson is helping fill the void of comedy clubs in the area by creating Rolling Laughs. She made a stage that she can take on the road. "Actually, I decided on one of the standard, crank up, pop-up campers, I looked on Marketplace!" -
Slow Art Day — The Pharmacy Gallery and Art SpaceDetails at link! Saturday, April 11 -
Voices of AmericaJake Woollen, says "We are very excited about this" It's a festival in late in April. presented by the Springfield Choral Society. Justin Blandford says "When you hear Jake's infectious attitude and his vision for the way music can enhance our lives and our roles that we play as citizens. It's very admirable. So, we're thrilled to be the host location at the Old State Capitol for just one of the parts of what's going on." -
After two tragedies that deeply and personally impacted and her family in ways that she could not have previously imagined; Jessica Derhake decided to pen her first book, 'Goodbye Starlight'. A book to help children and families process grief and loss of loved ones. -
Didjits are a high-octane punk rock from central Illinois. Originally active from 1981 to 1994. They are now back with Billy Fury and Beanz Decatur, and discuss their reformation. “Killboy Powerhead” is a Didjits song that covered by The Offspring; Rick Sims was a member of the band The Supersuckers for a stint. -
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.
