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S6 Data Centers tax revenue upside v. energy demands and AI job displacement
Don Hanrahan, Coalition for Springfield's Utility Future asks if a short moratorium is needed, to vet the proposed CyrusOne Data Center. "We haven't done due diligence."
S6 Data center proposal could reshape Sangamon economy - McCrady shares
Springfield is seeing job growth. Now a proposed data center could bring 500 construction jobs, $6.5M in taxes, and big debate over power and water. Here’s what it means.
S6 CAPWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers a pathway to the trades for Illinois Residents
Dominic Watson & Nate Robinson discuss the CAPWorks Pre-Apprenticeship Program. This opportunity is open to the first 15 Illinois residents, 18 years old and up, with a high school…
S6 Springfield Area Arts Council hiring to prep Levitt AMP 2026 season & more
Free concerts. paid artists. big impact. The Springfield Area Arts Council is hiring, and gearing up for a bigger-than-ever Levitt AMP season. Get involved and support local arts!
S6 SYPG’s Wizard of Oz ballet takes the yellow brick stage - April 18-19
Dorothy, the Scarecrow & a few surprise jitterbugs take the stage! 🌪️✨ Don’t miss SYPG’s ballet Wizard of Oz April 18–19. Follow Ella and Mary on the yellow brick road to tickets!
S6 From remote classes to real stories: Tess Peterson’s early media journey
From remote learning to real-world storytelling, Tess Peterson is building her journalism career while spotlighting Springfield’s stories. Discover her journey and passion for connection.
S6 Beautiful Wall Art by Spencer and Lyndsay Stokes of Trackside Murals
Spencer and Lyndsay Stokes speak on experiences as mural artists. Their beautiful murals can be seen from downtown Springfield to the flood wall in St. Louis, as cofounders of Trackside Murals.
S6 When the River Returned: Emiquon’s 7,000-Acre Comeback
What happens when you let the river back in? Discover how Emiquon’s 7,000-acre wetland comeback is reshaping Illinois’ future.
S6 Solo bass, big stories: Virden's William B. Hart on music, humor & AI
From Navy Band to solo “bass & spoken word,” William B. Hart blends Hendrix, Bach, bebop—and bold thoughts on AI. Hear his story on Community Voices.
S6 Preparing Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport for the Future | Citizens Club of Springfield
Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is preparing for the future of flight with electric aircraft, new infrastructure, and a vision to become a hub for advanced air mobility and innovation.
S6 America's Place in the World, Foreign Policy in a Second Trump Term
This forum unpacks how U.S. global strategy is shifting—and what that means. A more forceful, less predictable foreign policy is reshaping alliances, trust, and the world order.
S6 Lively-Bedford live from NPR Illinois Studio A before May 7 release of Mirroring the Wilderness
Vanessa Lively of Austin, and Ben Bedford of Springfield, are musicians, songwriters, and visual artists. They perform in Springfield before the release of the album Mirroring the Wilderness.
S6 Campy horror meets the 80's in Nightmare at Camp Killamanbimbo - through March 29
Courtney Wick, author/director of Nightmare at Camp Killamanbimbo, reflects on writing a trio of murder mysteries, and how this latest show leans into the campy thrills of classic 1980s horror.
S6 IIP's Wrongful Conviction Awareness & Avoidance Traning saves lives, time, and money
Marc Beach and Kristine Bunch of the Illinois Innocence Project work with the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Training Program to prevent law enforcement mistakes.
S6 13.1 miles of history: Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon returns April 11
Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon race directors Brookelyn Swanberg and Randi Kuhn are preparing the race April 11, and how the anniversary of Route 66 is incorporated into this year’s festivities.
S6 Nicole Shomidie-Copp of 217 Foodies, an online community resource she helped create
Nicole Shomidie-Copp of 217 Foodies speaks about the popularity of the Facebook group, and being an admin for 217 groups.
S6 Disaster! brings the 1970s to the Hoogland stage - through March 22
The Hoogland presents the regional premiere of Disaster! A parody of 1970s movies — March 13-15, 20-22, 2026. Cast members Gus Gordon and Brittney McLaughlin preview the musical with Craig McFarland.
S6 Moe's Money Moves series helps kids learn financial literacy
Curtis Sanders has created a book series on financial literacy for elementary schook age kids and is speaking to classes and groups about giving kids a good money foundation.
S6 Christopher D Sims on his budding connections as new community Organizer for IPA
Writer, Educator, Activist, Poet, Christopher D. Sims relocated to Springfield from Rockford and is community organizer for Illinois Peoples Action.He attended Rust College, Mississippi’s oldest HBCU.
S6 Illinois Poet Laureate on how poetry thrives again because it's more than dead poets
Springfield Area Arts Council organizes the Poetry Out Loud Contest annually. Mark Turcotte, the Illinois Poet Laureate, visits to share how poetry is thriving because it's more than dead poets.
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