Wayward Motel musicians Josh Catalano and Patrick Miller discuss their new EP Hourly Rates and the changes bands have worked through in the streaming era.

Kevin Wasmer is the owner and inventor of Pedal Python. He spoke to Community Voices about his product which helps musicians organize their guitar pedal cords. He also shared his experiences in the band Enamel.

Barbara Van Dyke-Brown, director, Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program at UIS discusses this unique and highly successful program that educates students on the inner workings of state government.

Tara Allbritton is the owner of She Got the Nerve Coaching and Consulting. She spoke to Community Voices about her journey from selling women's clothing to motivational speaking. She also gave advice on how to create positive self-image.

Maggie Angeli is the owner of Smokin Mirror Salon in downtown Springfield, Ill. She spoke to Community Voices about creating an urban, luxury feel at her salon in which clients do not feel rushed. She also shared hair horror stories and provided some lesser known hair care tips.

Tim Townsend is the Chief of Interpretation and Historian at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Ill. He spoke to Community Voices about Springfield’s rich history, which includes not only stories about Lincoln, but also other lesser-known stories about the people of color and immigrants who lived in Lincoln’s community.

Mike Murphy is the president & CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, along with a former restauranteur and state representative. He discusses what makes Springfield a great place to live.

Dr. Beth Ribarsky is a communication professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, and one of her most popular classes explores relationships and dating. She spoke to Community Voices about communication that indicates successful relationships, as well as relationship myths such as “don’t go to bed angry.” She also talked about her love of animals and volunteering with Illinois Humane.

Julie Ratz and Grace Nanavati have started a new nonprofit, Copper Coin Ballet Company, to expand the capital dance scene.

Courtney Wick is the writer and director of Springfield Theatre Centre's upcoming production "Nightmare at the Sweet Dreams Inn: A Totally 90's Murder Mystery!" Wick spoke to Community Voices about her love of writing and her inspiration for the play.