Episodes

  • New NPR Illinois account executive reawakening sponsorship opportunities

    New NPR Illinois account executive reawakening sponsorship opportunities
    Nov 26 2025
    After closing The Wakery, Elizabeth Wake joins NPR Illinois as one of its sponsorship account executives to develop business funding and increase awareness.
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    17 mins
  • Local author Luke McQuillan publishes first musical novel "Love in the Light" - Nov. 22

    Local author Luke McQuillan publishes first musical novel "Love in the Light" - Nov. 22
    Nov 20 2025
    Local author Luke McQuillan sits down with Community Voices to discuss his recent novel, "Love in the Light." This is Luke's first published novel. In addition to writing the book, Luke has also created an entire musical for the reader to enjoy as they move through each chapter.
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    17 mins
  • Jonathan Reyman shares Pueblo Bonita and Chaco Canyon Revisited, his new archeology book

    Jonathan Reyman shares Pueblo Bonita and Chaco Canyon Revisited, his new archeology book
    Nov 18 2025
    Jonathan Reyman joins Community Voices to discuss his new book Pueblo Bonita and Chaco Canyon Revisited, his time at the Illinois State Museum, and his love of anthropology and archeology.
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    17 mins
  • REMEMBERING: Todd Snider Kicks Off New Bedrock 66 Season

    REMEMBERING: Todd Snider Kicks Off New Bedrock 66 Season
    Nov 16 2025
    Todd Snider died November 14, 2025. The following is an archival interview previewing his performance at a NPR Illinois Bedrock 66 Live show January 13, 2012.—Todd Snider says what’s on his mind. His music is steeped in his beliefs about war and politics, religion and any other subject often viewed as taboo for most artists. Snider’s latest cd “The Storyteller” allows him to further explain his songs and whatever else is on his mind.
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    11 mins
  • Eric Murphy's journey from South Beloit, to Iraq, to WIU, to politics, to NPR Illinois sponsorship

    Eric Murphy's journey from South Beloit, to Iraq, to WIU, to politics, to NPR Illinois sponsorship
    Nov 11 2025
    New NPR Illinois sponsorship account executive, Eric Murphy, shares his journey that includes Illinois politics and the military.
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    17 mins
  • Ko'u Hopkins, from PodCamp to NPR Illinois coordination... to international diplomat?

    Ko'u Hopkins, from PodCamp to NPR Illinois coordination... to international diplomat?
    Nov 11 2025
    Ko'u Hopkins is working as an NPR Illinois coordinator while studying international relations at the University of Illinois Springfield. She recently ran the 20th This I Believe program and has already traveled the world.
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    17 mins
  • APL trivia night to support our furry friends and what that funding does - Nov. 14

    APL trivia night to support our furry friends and what that funding does - Nov. 14
    Nov 11 2025
    Jeff Cunningham, Springfield Animal Protective League Events Coordinator and Community Outreach Manager shares how to get your team signed up for APL Trivia Night Friday Nov. 14. This event is one of the most important fundraisers each year for this Sangamon County shelter which provides love and care to more than 2,000 animals every year.
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    17 mins
  • Sunshine Supplies for Teachers is helping with out-of-pocket classroom expenses

    Sunshine Supplies for Teachers is helping with out-of-pocket classroom expenses
    Nov 10 2025
    Teacher Crystal Hoadley is helping other teachers with out-of-pocket school supplies expenses through Sunshine Supplies for Teachers
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    17 mins