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Trade schools often offer financially competitive alternatives to four-year universities, as well as opportunities to learn a trade in as much as one or two years. Nancy Sweet, Dean of the Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC), and welding instructor Aiden Tierney spoke with Community Voices about careers in trades. They also shared the opportunities to learn trades at LLCC, and Sweet explained what has sparked the demand for workers in these industries.

The Sertoma Club of Springfield is committed to improving the quality of life for those impacted by hearing loss. On Saturday Oct. 16, 2021, they are hosting a walk for hearing health. Sertoma board member Keith Baker spoke to Community Voices about the upcoming walk as well as other programs and assistance provided by the Sertoma Club.

The Springfield Bicycle Club is hosting the Capital City Century bike ride on September 11, 2021. The race is named for the 100-mile-ride that participants can take part in. Cyclists can also ride 23 to 125 mile routes. Various services will be offered at the event including aid stations along the route.

As we remember the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, there have been a lot of changes since that day. Security measures, especially at government buildings, have greatly increased. The 20th anniversary can also bring up some difficult emotions. We discuss that and more on this week's Statewide.

Justin Stewart is a firefighter in Springfield, Ill. He has participated in several Fight for Air events. On Saturday Sept. 11, he plans to participate in the University of Illinois Springfield 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Crowne Plaza.

Front Row Classics kicks off September with a very special interview. Brandon and Eric welcome Natasha Gregson Wagner to the Front Row. Natasha is the daughter of Natalie Wood and stepdaughter of Robert Wagner. She has written a beautiful memoir about life with and without her mother called "More than Love: An Intimate Portrait of My Mother, Natalie Wood."

Jennifer Friday is the owner of the Village Tea Room & Gift Shop. She opened the tea room when she realized there were no local tea rooms to enjoy. She spoke with Community Voices about her career as a florist turned shop and restaurant owner.

Cathy Jo Wahl and Aaron Blue visited Community Voices to talk about Rotary Youth Exchange. The program allows students to travel to different countries and live in the homes of their host parents. Blue participated in the program when he spent a year in the Netherlands, and Wahl has hosted students from several different countries in her home in Jacksonville, Ill.

The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln leads a process of planning to improve the future of Springfield.

Titan Fever is the show choir at Chatham's Glenwood High School. Choir Director Nick Brockamp and Titan Fever President and senior Ainslie Wilson. Brockamp and Wilson spoke to Community Voices about the choir, their rehearsal schedule and their music selection.