Community Voices
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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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Prescribed burns keep Illinois ecosystems alive — but insurance barriers are stopping them. A new bill aims to change that. Ellicia Sanchez and Tharran Hobson of the Nature Conservancy explain. -
Jacksonville rallies against Alzheimer’s with trivia, empathy games and a fall walk. See how you can join the effort and support local families facing dementia. -
From helicopter transports to 1-lb miracles, see how Springfield’s NICU delivers world-class care — and compassion — when families need it most. -
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer—but early screening can save lives. A survivor’s story and expert insight show why getting checked now matters. Call 844-ALA-LUNG. -
UIS student leaders take their stories to the Capitol, lobbying lawmakers for higher ed funding — and learning advocacy starts with using your voice. -
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. -
Don Hanrahan, Coalition for Springfield's Utility Future asks if a short moratorium is needed, to vet the proposed CyrusOne Data Center. "We haven't done due diligence." -
Springfield is seeing job growth. Now a proposed data center could bring 500 construction jobs, $6.5M in taxes, and big debate over power and water. Here’s what it means. -
Free concerts. paid artists. big impact. The Springfield Area Arts Council is hiring, and gearing up for a bigger-than-ever Levitt AMP season. Get involved and support local arts! -
Dorothy, the Scarecrow & a few surprise jitterbugs take the stage! 🌪️✨ Don’t miss SYPG’s ballet Wizard of Oz April 18–19. Follow Ella and Mary on the yellow brick road to tickets!
