Community Voices
Weekdays Noon, 10 PM; Saturdays 5-7 PM (CV-X)
Community Voices is events you might have missed and conversations with neighbors, artists, and area businesspeople. Get to know your neighbors with Community Voices.
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Community Voices on NPR Illinois is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a State of Illinois agency
Latest Episodes
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How did the Declaration of Independence shape Native American history? Author Kimberly Sigafus explores resilience, truth, and inclusion in America's story. This Illinois 250 episode is produced in partnership with Illinois Humanities. -
From Underground Railroad quilt codes to the Black Panther Heritage Trail, learn how Illinoisans are preserving Black history for future generations in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities. -
The U.S. story is written on Illinois roads. Discover the National Road, Route 66, and the highways that shaped a nation in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities. -
Illinois' music tells the story of our state. Discover how French Creole traditions, folk music, and river culture have helped shape Illinois and America for 250 years.Episode two of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities. -
Illinois 250 wants your story. Discover how 'Illinois Voices 250' is preserving the thoughts of everyday people for generations as America marks its anniversary. Episode one of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities. -
From handwritten notes to instant invoices: see how AI is transforming small business. Catch Adam Gurski’s live demos are June 10–11, with more to come. -
A unique Illinois program helps incarcerated mothers stay connected to their children through family visits, crafts, meals, and love. -
Levitt AMP Springfield concert series kicks off the 2026 season. Bella Szabo provides some attendance tips. -
Families forever shaped by the Civil War gather in Springfield this summer at the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War national convention. -
Fresh food, free events, and friendships are growing at the Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens — where community blooms one raised bed at a time. 🌱
