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The Edgar Lee Masters Home is located in Petersburg, Ill. Edgar Lee Masters was an American poet and is well-known for his publication "Spoon River Anthology." The home he lived in while in Petersburg is currently maintained by a group of volunteers. Kathy Olesen a volunteer and the president of the home's board spoke to Community Voices about the home's history, as well as upcoming events.

The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is back in Springfield after taking a break during 2020. The event also features 1,200 vehicles in a parade leading to downtown Springfield. Event organizer Greg Cooper spoke to Community Voices about the car show that runs Sept. 24-26, 2021.

Front Row Classics ends the month of September with a very special conversation. Brandon is honored to spend some time with the incredible Lucie Arnaz. The interview covers a breadth of topics including Arnaz's career as an actress, singer, Broadway and nightclub performer, award-winning producer and business woman. Lucie also shares personal memories of her legendary parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. We also touch on the upcoming 70th anniversary of "I Love Lucy." Many special Lucy projects are also coming down the pipeline and Lucie generously provides insight on several.For more information on Lucie's upcoming performance dates, visit LucieArnaz.com. You can also find the Let's Talk to Lucy podcasts on your favorite podcast app.

Phil Funkenbusch recently retired from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum after working many years working as the show director. Funkenbusch has a long history working in theatre, having worked in New York City before making his move back to Central Illinois. He spoke with Community Voices about his career and what he's doing now that he is retired.Originally aired September 27, 2021.

Stacy Reed Vice President of Programs and Marketing at the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and Sondra Shaw-Hardy, the “godmother” of women’s giving circles joined Community Voices to talk about women's philanthropy. Shaw-Hardy shared her experience of starting the first women's giving circles in the U.S., and Reed gave the history of Springfield's giving circle. Reed also said the local giving circle has raised $1 million which will be used to provide support to women in the Springfield community.

Economic investment, and the jobs that follow, tends to happen in predominantly white communities. The opposite is true in Black neighborhoods. On this episode of Statewide, we examine what's behind the disparity. And we look back three decades at a protest in the Shawnee National Forest.

Democrats are seeking to add to their partisan edge with the proposed district boundaries, which could help determine congressional control.

Charlotte Wohler is the president of the Historic Marbold Farmstead Association. The organization's goal is to bring to life the Marbold Farmstead at the edge of Greenview, Ill. and restore it to its former glory. Wohler spoke with Community Voices about the renovations and the historical significance of the property.

LifeLine Pilots is an organization whose mission is to provide free air transportation through volunteer pilots for passengers with medical and humanitarian needs. Executive Director Lindsey Kerr and pilot Andy Facer spoke with Community Voices about the organization and its history. They also shared their memories of helping others and how to volunteer for the organization.

Adena Rivas is the programs coordinator for the Office of Public Works where she oversees the Waste & Recycling department. She also helped launch the Creative Reuse Marketplace, which is a store that takes donations of unwanted items and sells them for creative reuse. The facility also provides work for underserved women. Rivas spoke to Community Voices about her passion for reducing waste and improving the environment.