When written history and historical details lost to time clash, what will persevere? "Niceties" actresses Regina Ivy and Meredith Vogel-Thomas, as well as Carly Shank, Artistic Program Director for the UIS Performing Arts Center, sat down with co-host Logan Bricker to speak about their work and passions in the acting community and what goes into creating characters. Ivy and Vogel-Thomas also shared a scene from the play that runs Sept. 27-30, 2023.

Rodd Whelpley is an author and poet from Chatham, Ill. He also manages an electric efficiency program for 32 cities across Illinois. He spoke to Community Voices about what led him to poetry, his inspiration and his first full length collection of poetry "Blood Moon, Backyard Mountain."

The Sertoma Club of Springfield is a service organization that helps various communities in the Springfield area, but their main focus is assisting those experiencing hearing loss. They provide devices throughout the community to help those with hearing issues, award scholarships to speech pathology and audiology students, and they are hosting a fundraiser walk called "Celebrate Sound." To learn more, visit http://spfldilsertoma.com

“Stamps of Hope II,” showcases Syrian refugee artwork from the Zaa’tari Refugee Camp in Jordan. The exhibit will be at Lincoln Land Community College now through October 13, 2023, before it travels to other community colleges. Rihab Sawah Professor of Physics at LLCC and organizer of the "Stamps of Hope II" exhibit, spoke to Community Voices about life in the refugee camp, the artists/artwork, and what she hopes the exhibit will teach the public.

Philip Bradshaw is a farmer in Pike County, Illinois. He spoke to Community Voices about his new book, "Your Food - My Adventure: One Farmer's Journey to Feed the World," which details his roots as a farmer, his leadership in the agriculture industry and his travels helping other farmers around the globe.

Business owners Colleen Flinn and Bryn Wilson spoke to Community Voices about how Jacksonville businesses have come together to form Pretty City Jacksonville, an effort to attract visitors to the downtown Jacksonville area. They also shared the many offerings in Jacksonville including pizza making, shopping, and axe throwing.

Rebecca Jaffe is a recent Millikin University graduate who spoke to Community Voices about her musical sets, comedy duo, and her passion for standup. She discussed navigating being a woman in comedy and finding her comedic voice.

John Hallwas is a historian and author of the book “Forgotten Voices from Illinois History.” He is also the President of the Illinois State Historical Society. He spoke to Community Voices about his books, his favorite stories from Illinois history, and his speaking engagement on Sept. 13 titled “The Land and the People Hold Memories,” which is about a new statewide memoir writing project.

Award-winning artist Barb Mason is a Springfield native who now lives in Texas. She spoke to Community Voices about her start in the medical community, and then how she became an artist who travels the world. She also talked about the recent mural she created in Springfield for the Springfield Art Association and how it reflects the diversity in the community.

Community Voices spoke to Cassie Metz and Anne Logue of Sustainable Springfield about local environmental policy, as well as actions we can take as businesses and individuals to live more sustainably.