Episodes

  • Understanding racial violence in the Mississippi River region

    Understanding racial violence in the Mississippi River region
    Jul 10 2025
    Historian Tim Good discusses major lynching's that happened in the Mississippi River Region.
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    50 mins
  • Upcoming listening sessions will guide the next chapter of United Way of Central Illinois funding

    Upcoming listening sessions will guide the next chapter of United Way of Central Illinois funding
    Jul 7 2025
    The upcoming United Way of Central Illinois events will focus on identifying priority areas for funding in the upcoming 2026–2029 Grant Cycle.
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    17 mins
  • Ken Page explains the 1908 Race Riot and how its legacy continues in Springfield today

    Ken Page explains the 1908 Race Riot and how its legacy continues in Springfield today
    Jul 1 2025
    The 1908 Race Riot is a dark moment in Springfield’s history, yet many grew up not knowing about the tragedy that set back Black businesses and families for many years to come. President of the Springfield Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Ken Page spoke to Community Voices about the riot and how its legacy continues today. He also shared his experience growing up in Selma, Ala. during the civil rights movement and how it led him to the ACLU.
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    33 mins
  • This summer, Grease is still the word in Springfield - July 13, 16-20, 23-27

    This summer, Grease is still the word in Springfield - July 13, 16-20, 23-27
    Jun 27 2025
    The Legacy Theatre’s production of Grease runs June 27–29, July 9–13, July 16–20, and July 23–27. The musical, with music, lyrics, and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, follows the summer romance of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski as they unexpectedly reunite at Rydell High. Alongside their friends, they navigate teenage love, peer pressure, and identity in 1950s America. The story takes place at the fictional Rydell High School in northwest Chicago. Director Scott Richardson and Colum Goebelbecker, who portrays Kenickie, spoke with Community Voices about the show’s iconic characters, timeless music, and how the production addresses some of the criticism the musical has faced in modern times. Find tickets and details here.
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    17 mins
  • 2025 Athena Award recipient to be announced on July 17

    2025 Athena Award recipient to be announced on July 17
    Jun 27 2025
    Co-host Vanessa Ferguson welcomed back Heather Burton from Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) to spotlight the 2025 Athena Award nominees. With the nomination period closed, IWIL has selected ten women who exemplify the award’s core values of leadership, community service and professional excellence. Burton shared each nominee’s inspiring contributions. The recipient will be announced at Erin's Pavilion on July 17. For information about attending the event visit: https://www.iwil.biz/athena-award
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    17 mins
  • From a career in corrections to a mission of compassion, Melody Hulett found her purpose

    From a career in corrections to a mission of compassion, Melody Hulett found her purpose
    Jun 18 2025
    Melody Hulett, a former warden with the Illinois Department of Corrections, is now the co-founder and CEO of Pure Haven Family Resource Center, alongside her husband, Porter Hulett. Together, they provide Christian counseling, extensive programming, and workshops for at-risk individuals.
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    17 mins
  • From Civil War to today, Camp Butler’s enduring mission to honor veterans

    From Civil War to today, Camp Butler’s enduring mission to honor veterans
    Jun 12 2025
    Camp Butler National Cemetery is a place to remembers soldiers of more than a century ago and honor the veterans of today. Christopher Webster is the assistant director at Camp Butler National Cemetery, and Commander Gael Kent is with the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. They spoke to Community Voices about the rich history of Camp Butler – from its origins as a Civil War prisoner of war camp to its present-day role as a solemn resting place for thousands of veterans.
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    17 mins
  • A symbol of gratitude, Capital Area Woodworkers Guild build urns for unclaimed veterans

    A symbol of gratitude, Capital Area Woodworkers Guild build urns for unclaimed veterans
    Jun 12 2025
    Mike Griffin and Bob Cox are members of the Capital Area Woodworkers Guild, an organization that provides camaraderie and tricks of the trade for local woodworkers. They spoke to Community Voices about the organization, which recently began a new project of building urns for the cremains of unclaimed veterans at Camp Butler National Cemetery.For more information visit: www.cawspi.org
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    17 mins