Community Voices is events you might have missed and conversations with neighbors, artists, and area business people. Get to know your neighbors with Community Voices. Suggest a guest at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
Beatrice Bonner , Randy Eccles, Vanessa Ferguson
Wings and Wheels Fly-In and Cruise-In Event at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport with Liz Bron. The event runs from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Blessing of the Animals returns to St. Agnes School Oct. 4
Grand Market to be hosted by BJ Grand Salon & Spa Oct. 4
Artisan & Antique Market at the Historic Brinkerhoff Mansion with Tammy and Gordon Fidler. Saturday, October 3 from 9am until 4pm. The Fidlers also provide info on the upcoming sale of this landmark.
University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet L. Gooch hosts conversation with former Congresswoman and UIS alum Cheri Callahan Bustos as part of her Chancellor's Thinkers Series event titled 'A Call to Think: Authentic Leadership.'
Alpharus Health, formerly Gateway Foundation
Teresa Tran of ImpactLife joins Melissa Snider on Community Voices to talk about how you can give back locally during the organization's upcoming blood drives
President Timothy Killeen and the three campus chancellors discussed the tour as it ended at UIS.
Meleah Berkowitz and Mahnaz Habib and Westminster Presbyterian present the Children of Abraham program. Diversity and strength, rooted in all faiths learning and growing and sharing a vegetarian meal.
Free food, live music, family fun & a front-row seat to the Route 66 parade! Join Java Fest Sept. 25 at Grab a Java on S. 6th St. ☕
National Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us! Many events are happening. President of the Hispanic Women of Springfield Ana Manriquez shares information on the activities and some ISM events.
Wooden It Be Lovely
Brian Galecki, Jeff Black, and Chris Nickell bring pinball to downtown Springfield. The new VAULT 66 pinball venue and Dumb Records; for both locals and Route 66 travelers. They even have pinball tournaments!
Diaper Depot
Mayor's Awards for the Arts, Arts in Education Grant, Poetry Out Loud, Music at the Market
Diaper Depot
Mayor's Awards for the Arts, Arts in Education Grant, Poetry Out Loud, Music at the Market
Shelley Flynn Singleton and LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL offer programs like Youth Services, Adult Services, and Career Services. Shelley also provides information their RETAIL stores; also, on how their OUTLET Stores work.
Austin Simmons and Autumn Gwinn and the Springfield VEGAN CHEF CHALLENGE. From October 1-31. Restaurants in Springfield, Illinois will be featuring fantastic vegan dishes. The event is welcome to all.
What does the Constitution mean to you? A new play at UIS blends storytelling, live debate, and audience participation to explore how America's founding document shapes all of us.
Stephanie Fulton tells us some of the history of Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby in central Illinois. Stephanie also explains the rules. The team is currently recruiting and is all inclusive.
Upcoming Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
Joseph Copley NTW Punk and Metal and Black Artists Matter Magazines Recognizing Musicians and Artists. This issue features Shatriya Smith and Mr. John Crisp.
She trained from sunrise to midnight to make history. Meet Brittany Apgar, a founding Women's Pro Baseball League player inspiring the next generation in Springfield.
Discover a different approach to health care. Dr. Hossain Mesbah explains how direct primary care puts patients—not insurance paperwork—at the center of medicine.
How did the Declaration of Independence shape Native American history? Author Kimberly Sigafus explores resilience, truth, and inclusion in America's story. This Illinois 250 episode is produced in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
From Underground Railroad quilt codes to the Black Panther Heritage Trail, learn how Illinoisans are preserving Black history for future generations in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
The U.S. story is written on Illinois roads. Discover the National Road, Route 66, and the highways that shaped a nation in this Illinois 250 episode in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
Illinois' music tells the story of our state. Discover how French Creole traditions, folk music, and river culture have helped shape Illinois and America for 250 years.Episode two of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
Illinois 250 wants your story. Discover how 'Illinois Voices 250' is preserving the thoughts of everyday people for generations as America marks its anniversary. Episode one of six in a special NPR Illinois series in partnership with Illinois Humanities.
From handwritten notes to instant invoices: see how AI is transforming small business. Catch Adam Gurski's live demos are June 10–11, with more to come.
A unique Illinois program helps incarcerated mothers stay connected to their children through family visits, crafts, meals, and love.
Levitt AMP Springfield concert series kicks off the 2026 season. Bella Szabo provides some attendance tips.
Families forever shaped by the Civil War gather in Springfield this summer at the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War national convention.
Fresh food, free events, and friendships are growing at the Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens — where community blooms one raised bed at a time.
A beloved small-town doctor is found dead—and secrets unravel fast. Mount Zion author Chris Cooper debuts a new murder mystery.
WQNA is coming back to Springfield's airwaves. After 7 years, the eclectic, community-driven station is weeks from relaunch. Here's what to expect.
From AI data centers to drinking water and carbon storage, Illinois faces big environmental decisions this spring - UIS PAR class of 2026.
Cash bail, classroom phone bans, and the fight over college funding—here's what Illinois lawmakers are really debating this spring. - UIS PAR 2026
What do drug prices, hospital closures, and pensions have in common? They're all shaping affordability debates at the Illinois Capitol. The UIS PAR class of 2026 has more.
Free Small Business Skillshare May 7: AI, loans, government contracts & more. Quick, practical tips to grow your business—plus breakfast and lunch included.
A haunted school, a dragon-shaped lake, and a hero with ghostly powers. Meet Strangely Bumptious—a funny, spooky new middle-grade adventure set in central Illinois.
Springfield's The Lovelorn joins Nordista Freeze's 50 shows in 50 states world record run May 17 in Chicago. Be part of music history in the making.
Research has shown that engaging children in learning through play is the best way to set them up for success, both academically, but also socially.
A local author launches two space adventures—misfit crews, starship mortgages, and library inspiration. Meet Mark Susko and his expanding universe.
Prescribed burns keep Illinois ecosystems alive — but insurance barriers are stopping them. A new bill aims to change that. Ellicia Sanchez and Tharran Hobson of the Nature Conservancy explain.
Jacksonville rallies against Alzheimer's with trivia, empathy games and a fall walk. See how you can join the effort and support local families facing dementia.
From helicopter transports to 1-lb miracles, see how Springfield's NICU delivers world-class care — and compassion — when families need it most.
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer—but early screening can save lives. A survivor's story and expert insight show why getting checked now matters. Call 844-ALA-LUNG.
Evan Mitchell discusses the Zaden Dudra Memorial Skateboard Park in Taylorville, Illinois. A list of central Illinois skateboard parks is also provided for the community.
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