Community Voices
Mondays-Thursdays Noon-1 p.m., Fridays Noon-12:30 p.m., Saturdays 5-6 p.m.
Hear the voices of our community: residents, leaders, visitors, listeners, donors, sponsors, nonprofits, and volunteers discuss what they care about and how to make the neighborhood grow.
If you would like to record a Community Voices segment, contact Community Voices team at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
Latest Episodes
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A discussion of where state and local government budgets are at this point in the pandemic with Dr. Kenneth A. Kriz of the Institute for Illinois Public Finance.Email Ken Kriz. -
This urban tree program was inspired by Lab Girl, a science memoir in which author Hope Jahren describes her passion for trees and her experiences in…
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An interview with Gordon Davis owner of Whimsy Tea Company.
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The Springfield Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization. They promote bicycling and provide a central place for Springfield bicyclists to fellowship.…
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Tiffany Mathis, CEO and executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, joins Bea Bonner to talk about the service the organization…
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Betsy Dollar, executive director of the Springfield Art Association, joins Bea Bonner to discuss art classes and other activities that continue during the…
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Bryan Rives, director of the UIS Performing Arts Center, join Bea Bonner to tell us what's next after the venue has been on pause during the pandemic.…
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John Kelker, president and chief professional officer of the United Way of Central Illinois, joins Bea Bonner to explain the scope of the organization's…
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Sarah Beth Ayers, business incubation program director at Innovate Springfield (iSPI), joins Bea Bonner to share what iSPI has been up to during the…
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Sheila Walk, executive director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, joins Bea Bonner to explain the role of the Arts Council in central Illinois. Theif…
