Community Voices features a Citizens Club of Springfield conversation with first-year UIS Chancellor Janet Gooch.

The Molly Schlich Film Series is the annual international and independent film series hosted by the Springfield Art Association. SAA Executive Director Betsy Dollar spoke with Community Voices about Molly Schlich and her legacy, the different films being showcased this year, and tips on how to have the best viewing experience.Orignially aired January 3, 2023.

Cinda Klickna is the Dana-Thomas House Foundation board president. She spoke to Community Voices about the Feb. 11, Valentine Dinner fundraiser for the Dana Thomas House. Kilckna also shared history about Susan Lawrence Dana and Dana’s marriage to her younger second husband.

Returning guest Dan Frachey sat down with Vanessa Ferguson on Community Voices to talk about his business Legacy Weavers Video and how he helps keep family memories alive for generations to come, the importance of passing down perspectives from the past, and the impact even a simple video can have.

Marne Fauser is president and CEO of the United Way of Central Illinois. She spoke to Community Voices about her passion for helping, Springfield's biggest needs, and the United Way's centennial.

UIS professor Yona Stamatis interviewed Illinois Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Trevor Orthmann and Assistant Conductor Jacobsen Woollen about the Holiday Pops in the Heartland concert and the various holiday musical selections which will be featured. The concert takes place at the UIS Performing Arts Center on Dec. 16 and at the ISU Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17.

Kent Redfield, Scott Reeder, and Bernie Schoenberg share their takes on what happened in Illinois with the 2022 midterm election.

Yves Doumen, founder of Motherland Gardens discusses how this community service organization is growing and offering diverse food.Originally aired December 6, 2022.

The Lincoln Home is offering two holiday events this December. Park Ranger Jasmine Leung and local actor Pam Brown spoke to Community Voices about the candle light tour at Lincoln Home on Dec. 10, and the play “A Message at Midnight,” which will be performed in the visitor center on Dec. 8, 9 and 11.

Laura Davis is the new Executive Director of Helping Hands. She spoke to Community Voices about her interest in public policy and social services. She also talked about the new shelter in Springfield which will increase the number of beds offered to men experiencing homelessness in the community.