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Illinois Humanities is a nonprofit organization that supports the humanities and cultural opportunities in Illinois. Executive Director Gabrielle Lyon and Director of Grants Programs Mark Hallett spoke with Community Voices about the organization.

John Geyston provides positive and structured education in the field of martial arts. He runs his own martial arts academy and spoke with Community Voices about his experience teaching martial arts techniques.

The Decatur Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting a free air show. Tim Wright, the director of the airport, explained this is a way to give back to the community and open the door to others in Central Illinois.

Due to the pandemic, the Springfield Muni has once again cancelled its season but plans to offer a virtual choir. President Elect Deb Rudis spoke to Community Voices about the opportunity and the Muni's plans for the future.

Shane Denney is the owner of Denney Diamond Jewelers and an expert in the jewelry industry. He spoke with Community Voices about the years of training it takes to be a gemologist. He also explained the science of how diamonds are created and how to care for jewelry.

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology will host a Tech Prairie STEAM Expo at the 2021 Illinois State Fair. Illinois Education Group CIO Mary Reynolds and Illini Science Policy Scholar Allison Wheeler spoke with Community Voices about the offerings at the expo including drone racing and eSports competitions.

The Dominican Sisters of Springfield have a new podcast called F.L.O.W.cast, where the sisters share their stories and provide positive messages for the community. The production team for the podcast, Sister Beth Murphy, Jeremiah Washington and Aaron Tebrinke, spoke with Community Voices about their new project.

Women Entrepreneurs Central Illinois (WECI) is a group dedicated to educating and providing networking opportunities for women business owners. Terri Noel and Christine Bailey spoke with Community Voices about the group and the opportunities it provides.

Reports and conversations from in and around Illinois.

An interview with Gordon Davis owner of Whimsy Tea Company.