Chris Camp is well known in Central Illinois as "the Whip Guy." He spoke to Community Voices about how his love of Indiana Jones led him to a career in performing on stage and on TV as an expert whip cracker. You can catch Camp as he performers at the Illinois State Fair this summer and as he performs in a band called Chris Camp and His Blues Ambassadors.

A Citizen's Club of Springfield discussion on how local news media is changing. Panelists include Fletcher Farrar, Illinois Times/Springfield Business Journal; Jason Piscia, UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program; and Randy Eccles, NPR Illinois General Manager

Springfield-based TalentESO is working to be the "Uber" of IT. TalentESO's Corey Honegger, co-founder, and Deepak Dhankher, CEO, join Community Voices to shed light on the area tech scene.

Amy Wolf is a veterinarian and proponent for the health of pets. She sat down with our animal lover Vanessa Ferguson to discuss the best ways to take care of our pets, especially now that summer is in full swing. Wolf also shared how her new brick-and-mortar business Prompt Vet will offer same day sick and urgent health care.

Melanie Holmes is an author from Illinois. Her new book 100 Things to do in Illinois Before You Die details some of the most interesting destinations in Illinois. She spoke to Community Voices about being a writer and gave insight on the importance of telling Illinois stories.

Bruce Sommer is the Director of Economic Development and Innovation at the University of Illinois Springfield. He teaches Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and he is the co-founder of Innovate Springfield and Sangamon CEO. He spoke to Community Voices about the move Innovate Springfield will make in two years to 401 E. Washington St., where new programs and offerings will be provided to local entrepreneurs.

The Junior League of Springfield is a not-for-profit, community-ran network that helps bring together people of all walks of life to help those in need. From food insecurity to support groups for abused children, the Junior League does its best to branch in every direction they can to help others. President-elect Rexann Whorton and former president, soon-to-be treasurer, Kenzie Anderson sat down with Community Voices to share their experiences and what Junior League means to them.

Winner of the 2013 Atlanta Blues Challenge, Timo Arthur has spent the past thirty years working as a professional musician. Arthur currently lives in Springfield after stops around the world. His piano ballad "Sing Me Into Heaven (for Eva Cassidy)" won a Runner Up award in the 2017 Song of the Year contest. Timo visited the NPR Illinois studios to discuss his art on Community Voices.

Rob Kerr is the director of the Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) unit at the University of Illinois Springfield. This unit facilitates and develops innovative, short term, on-demand programming to help the educational needs of a variety of professionals. Rob spoke to Community Voices about the evolution of online learning and professional development courses offered by CAPE. He also gave information on five academic summer camps for high schoolers offered this year.

Gus Gordon is a local performer known for his leadership as the executive director of the Hoogland Center for the Arts and his many years working in broadcasting. He spoke to Community Voices about preparing to play Tevye in the Springfield Muni's production of "Fiddler on the Roof," and he shared behind-the-scenes stories of his many years performing on stage. He also talked about his new podcast "Original Broadway Cast," in which he interviews Broadway stars about their journey in the performing arts.