Dr. Vidya Sundareshan is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at SIU School of Medicine. Before pursuing a career in the medical field, she studied music and dance in India. She spoke to Community Voices about her career path, her role in Sangamon County’s pandemic response and how she made Springfield her home.

Jose Gobbo revisits Community Voices to update his work in music and education and preview the Jose Gobbo Trio opening the final Levitt AMP show of 2024 for Radio Free Honduras.

Dena and Carina Gilley help Springfield area residents and businesses with sustainable organization and decluttering through Gilley’s Organizing. They spoke to Community Voices about their process, their mother-daughter dynamic and the impact of clutter on stress.

Radio Free Honduras is a collective of Chicago musicians who are dedicated to showcasing the artistry of Charlie Baran. Baran contributed to some of the top Honduran music while with Banda Blanca. Radio Free Honduras founder, Dan Abu-Absi, joins Community Voices to share how they spotlight Baran's talent.

In this LISTEN session, you hear from members of the Jewish Federation of Springfield at Temple Israel where its congregation and that of Temple B'rith Sholom combined to discuss their close knit community and why they love living in Springfield.

The Cactus Blossoms headline the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series July 25, 2024. Brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey join Community Voices to preview the show, discuss new material, career breaks, and collaborations.

Chicago's Dogs at Large open the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series July 25, 2024 for The Cactus Blossoms. Sam Pirruccello joins Community Voices to talk about the band, the Chicago music scene, his family musical heritage, and to preview the visit.

Al Laughlin is songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist appearing at Blue Grouch July 20, 2024, 7 p.m. He is a founding member of The Samples, a Colorado-based band. He reunites with them on ocassion, but now tours with Al's HWY 50.

Payton Case is a dancer from Central Illinois. He performs in the new film "Descendants: The Rise of Red" on Disney+. Craig and Vanessa from the Beyond the Mouse podcast chat with Case about how he made his way to the big screen, advice for the next generation of dancers and the "behind the scenes" of filming.

The Perspectives Art Gallery in Petersburg, Ill. will feature an exhibit titled “Metamorphosis” from July 27 to Aug. 17, featuring the work of artist Daniel Lai. Lai spoke to Community Voices about what inspires him and how he repurposes discarded or damage items into thought provoking art.For more information about the exhibit visit: https://perspectivesartgallery.com/events/