Episodes

  • UIS Innovate Springfield’s Founders, Failures and Fun presents former senior VP at Redbox Mark Achler

    UIS Innovate Springfield’s Founders, Failures and Fun presents former senior VP at Redbox Mark Achler
    Nov 21 2024
    Mark Achler is a venture capitalist and the former senior vice president of Redbox. He is also a lecturer at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and he's co-authored the book “Exit Right.” He recorded an interview with Innovate Springfield for the Founders, Failures and Fun podcast during which he spoke about his journey as an entrepreneur and lessons he’s learned along the way.
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • People’s Symposium brings community resources together to provide aid to Palestine

    People’s Symposium brings community resources together to provide aid to Palestine
    Nov 21 2024
    The People’s Symposium Presents A Celebration of Life for Palestine will take place on Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Erin’s Pavilion. The event will feature several community resources, vendors, workshops and more. Organizer Maribel Cruz Hine and presenter Dr. Kristi Barnwell spoke to Community Voices about the event, the need for aid in Palestine and the local organization Springfield Families for Ceasefire.To learn more visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/12B7Uc2fQbk/
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • Making sense of the state house, Mawa Iqbal shares what it's like in the fast-paced environment of the Illinois State Capitol

    Making sense of the state house, Mawa Iqbal shares what it's like in the fast-paced environment of the Illinois State Capitol
    Nov 21 2024
    Mawa Iqbal is the state house reporter for WBEZ and Illinois Public Radio. She spoke to Community Voices about what it’s like as a reporter in the Illinois State Capitol, the challenges of reporting on social justice and the importance of media literacy.
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • Bwayisak Tanko explores the communication experiences of international students in new documentary

    Bwayisak Tanko explores the communication experiences of international students in new documentary
    Nov 21 2024
    Bwayisak Tanko is a master’s student in the School of Communication at the University of Illinois Springfield. Her documentary film Accents and Acceptance, which is part of her research project for closure from the School of Communication and Media Studies, premieres November 22nd, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Brookens Auditorium. The film explores the communication experiences of international students from Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East as they adjust to life in the United States of America, highlighting their stories and challenges within the context of communication. Bwayisak spoke to Community Voices about growing up in small town in northern Nigeria, the story behind wanting to use her voice to influence change, and some observations from the documentary.
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • How the Downtown Springfield and Mid-Illinois Medical District Master Plan will help improve Springfield explained at the Citizens Club of Springfield

    How the Downtown Springfield and Mid-Illinois Medical District Master Plan will help improve Springfield explained at the Citizens Club of Springfield
    Nov 18 2024
    The Citizens Club of Springfield held its October meeting and presented the draft of the Downtown Springfield and Mid-Illinois Medical District Master Plan. The plan is a collaboration among the City of Springfield, Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Josh Koonce from the urban planning firm Hoseal Lavigne spoke to the crowd about what is in the plan and why a master plan is important.To review the plan visit: https://www.springfield.il.us/Docs/PublicNotice/SpringfieldMasterPlan101824.pdf
    Show More Show Less
    50 mins
  • Lanette French brings realness, patience, and understanding to people navigating blended families

    Lanette French brings realness, patience, and understanding to people navigating blended families
    Nov 15 2024
    Lanette French is a local author who released her book The Blended Family: My Bonus Mom. She spoke to Community Voices about the book, her blended family, and gives advice to others on how to navigate their own situations.
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • Get your holiday shopping done while supporting small businesses at the Illinois Local Holiday Market

    Get your holiday shopping done while supporting small businesses at the Illinois Local Holiday Market
    Nov 15 2024
    Gemma Long is co-founder of Illinois Local and Charlotte McCurdy is a senior dancer with Springfield Youth Performance Group. They spoke to Community Voices about the Illinois Local Holiday Market, vendors and performers that will be featured, and the significance of Small Business Saturday in our community. The Illinois Local Holiday Market is Saturday November 30th 9am-4pm in the Exposition Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Details can be found here.
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • Duane Friend educates on issues relating to the environment

    Duane Friend educates on issues relating to the environment
    Nov 13 2024
    Duane Friend is the State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist with the University of Illinois Extension. He spoke to Community Voices about soil quality, weather and climate, and disaster preparedness. Duane also gives information about Illinois Extension's Master Naturalists program and the positive impact on the community.
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins