Vanessa Ferguson

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.

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.

Thanks to the Illinois Humanities and the Smithsonian Institution, an exhibit titled "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is touring through Illinois and making a stop in Jacksonville, Ill. in late 2021, and Clinton, Ill. in early 2022. Matt Meacham the Program Manager of Statewide Engagement at the Illinois Humanities spoke to Community Voices about this exhibit as well as another traveling exhibit titled "Illinois Freedom Project."

Thanks to the Illinois Humanities and the Smithsonian Institution, an exhibit titled "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" is touring through Illinois and making a stop in Jacksonville, Ill. in late 2021, and Clinton, Ill. in early 2022. Matt Meacham the Program Manager of Statewide Engagement at the Illinois Humanities spoke to Community Voices about this exhibit as well as another traveling exhibit titled "Illinois Freedom Project."

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.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.