Andre Hawkins in the Special Recreation Supervisor at the Springfield Park District. He spoke to Community Voices about the activities and camps the park district provides for those with disabilities. He also shared how the community can participate and help coach athletes.

Jeremy Goeckner and Craig McFarland of the Front Row Network podcasts have broadened their work into moderation of fan expos, or comic cons. They recently interacted with several A-list actors when invited to moderate Fan Expo Portland. Their next adventure will be at the coming Fan Expo Denver.

The Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens continues to flourish as the community flocks to it for social gardening experience. Garden manager Carey Smith and neighborhood volunteer Lauren Baker spoke to Community Voices about how the gardens is bringing people together through several social events and learning opportunities. They also shared information about the free farmers market in the summer and how volunteers can participate in the gardens.

Tina and Darrell Simmermaker are the owners of West of Wise Winery located in Petersburg. Tina spoke to Community Voices about winemaking, grapes and vineyards. She also spoke about owning a business.

LUNAFEST is a film festival which promotes short films that share diverse perspectives from women and non binary individuals. The event is hosted by the Springfield Branch of American Association of University Women. Co-Presidents Julie Krehbiel and Kathyy Batee Freeman spoke to Community Voices about the event and how their organization is helping support equality.

Cory Pitt is the sponsorship account executive at NPR Illinois. He spoke to Community Voices about his experience working in radio and how it influences the work he does helping others promote their business. He also shared his love of music and a fun story about how he met his wife singing karaoke.

Vern Kleen is an ornithologist. He spoke to Community Voices about his experience leading bird watching tours around the world. He also shared the process of bird banding.

Musician Ben Bedford shares his new album, Valley of Stars, and talks about Springfield as a base of operations.

Bob Boilen and Bobby Carter or NPR's Tiny Desk Concert encourage central Illinois musicians to enter Tiny Desk Contest by March 13, 2023.

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra will transport audiences to a galaxy far, far away with their upcoming concert "Star Wars & Beyond, the Best of John Williams." Conductor of that concert Vince Lee and Director of Marketing and Communications Beth Wakefield spoke to Community Voices about the performance which will also feature music from the films "Jurassic Park," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and the Star Wars and Harry Potter series.