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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Psychic Zero Filmmaker Matt Brookens and Jeff Williams Tell One Spooky Story Each as Halloween NearsFilmmaker Matt Brookens and Jeff Williams Had an In-Depth Conversation covering many topics. This special segment features Matt and Jeff telling one spooky story each as we head toward Halloween. Matt's movie, Psychic Zero is featured in the upcoming Route 66 Film Festival. -
SPOOKY BUSINESS Terror On The Square and Spirits From The Past with Shawn McKinney and Austin GodbeyShawn McKinney and Austin Godbey bring the Spooky Business to Petersburg, Illinois. Terror On The Square and Spirits From The Past attract Haunted House enthusiasts from all haunts. -
UnthYnck is playing at Hobgoblinspookadelic 2026 and Came to the Studio to Talk About Their Music and History of the band. This event will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Arlington's in Springfield, all age show, $10 at the door. -
Amber Burke Johnson and The UNusual Suspects at Edwards Place Historic Home. This Murder Mystery Dinner happens in one of the oldest houses in Springfield on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18. -
Four Leaf Accounting is a women founded business offering financial clarity for nonprofit organizations. Lisa Stevenson is presenting "Growing Into Your Board Position" a Lunch and Learn for non-profit Board Members. -
A Community Open House will happen at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 18 from 1-4pm. Pastor Susan Phillips and Event Coordinator Aziza McNeese share information on the church renovations. -
Ben Singson speaks with artist/curator Robert Mazrim and Moving Pillsbury Forward President Chris Richmond about the abandon Pillbury Mill, the art that arose out of it, and the future of the property. -
The Junior League of Springfield's Kenzie Anderson and Bev Neisler of Leadership 411, LLC host a Free Nonprofit Leadership Training event on October 22, 2026. The Board Chair Master Class: Navigating Leadership as the Board Chair. -
Strategic consultant, philanthropist and author, Major Michael P. Hart brings his new book to Author Fall Festival, located at Barnes and Noble. Saturday, Oct. 10. Michael is a Retired Combat Veteran. -
Elliot Fights Dravet, Raising awareness about Dravet's Syndrome. Ali and Karen Ladage and a Purple Pumpkin Patch to celebrate the life of Ali's son. at Bombke's Pumpkin Patch on October 17, 2026.
