Community Voices

Randy Eccles
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Community Voices is events you might have missed and conversations with neighbors, artists, and area business people. Get to know your neighbors with Community Voices. Suggest a guest at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.

  1. 1D AGO

    91.9 Radio Rewind #2 - Revolutionary Radio

    What was it like when public radio first hit the airwaves in Springfield? In the second installment of Radio Rewind, host Evie Rodenbaugh takes listeners back to the voices of 1975.

    17 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Robert Todd Lincoln operated under his father's shadow as an adult - Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series

    In a year marked by political division and uncertainty, the UIS Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series asked a timely question: What can Abraham Lincoln’s era of disruption teach us today?

    50 min

  3. 1D AGO

    'Lincoln and Shakespeare' divines a major influence on Abe's writing - Feb. 21-22

    Kevin Purcell directs 'Lincoln and Shakespeare,' to examine the president's love of the bard and how Shakespeare's works may have influenced Abe's writing and speeches. Feb. 21-22 at the Hoogland.

    17 min

  4. 2D AGO

    Illinois History Day brings the theme Revolution, Reaction & Reform to their 2026 contest - April 27

    Laura Mitchelle returns to to discuss the 2026 f the Illinois History Day contest. This program allows students, 11-18, to interact with history in various formats - April 27 and May 4, 2026.

    16 min

  5. 2D AGO

    The UIS Performing Arts Center's Sangamon Auditorium to reopen this fall with a new look

    The premier arts venue has been closed this season as a major plumbing project continues in the building. But it's also brought an opportunity for a needed refresh.

    16 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Alivia Hopkins works toward her Gold Award discussing immigration enforcement with Rep. Chung

    Coordinator Ko'u Hopkins is joined by her sister Alivia Hopkins, who is working toward her Girl Scouts Gold Award. They discuss immigration enforcement with Illinois State Representative Sharon Chung.

    17 min

  7. 3D AGO

    PREVIEW: A Journey Through Gospel Music - Feb. 28

    Ryan Napier and Clifton Jones talk gospel music and preview their Feb. 28, performance at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, The Good News Experience: A Journey Through Gospel Music.

    17 min

  8. 4D AGO

    Matt Vala returns with Newsies, the next theatre production at Rochester HS - Feb. 27 - March 1

    Matt Vala returns to the Springfield theatre scene as the theatre director at Rochester High School. His first production is Newsies with senior Holden Nichols in the lead role.

    17 min
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Community Voices is events you might have missed and conversations with neighbors, artists, and area business people. Get to know your neighbors with Community Voices. Suggest a guest at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.

Information

  • Creator
    Randy Eccles
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Community Voices