A discussion with Assistant Director Sara Bowen-Lasisi of Springfield’s Phoenix Center March 28, 2023 6:00 pm|Harm reduction. It is a simple notion that human society utilizes often in everyday life. When the potential…
Part Two of WMAY’s sit-down with the Helping Hands of Springfield’s Executive Director Laura Davis March 24, 2023 7:00 pm|There are members of our community – Springfield, Illinois, and beyond – that do not live lives that…
Helping Hands of Springfield’s Executive Director Laura Davis looks towards a more humane future for all with WMAY: Part One March 20, 2023 9:30 pm|In the eternal struggle against such basic human banes as homelessness, housing and food insecurity, and basic resource…
A chat with co-founder Ashley Striplin of Springfield’s newest public art studio Dabble March 17, 2023 6:00 pm|When was the last time you decided to make something? Not because someone or some entity asked or…
From Bill Krekel to Suzie Wichmann, Krekel’s Custard in Springfield’s north end is still serving up favorites March 9, 2023 6:00 pm|What makes a community? What are the necessary ingredients to cook up a local society? People, of course…
A conversation with Community Housing Navigator Nick Dodson of the Heartland Continuum of Care March 5, 2023 12:00 am|Homelessness is a real, human crisis. It is – particularly – a human crisis in the United States,…
The Long Term Economic and Social Costs of Homelessness: An Analysis February 27, 2023 10:00 pm|Recently, when WMAY sat down with Josh Sabo, the executive director of Heartland: HOUSED – itself an offshoot…
SPD, Mayor and Alderwoman Purchase reopen Qik N EZ-north-end substation February 24, 2023 7:45 pm|Springfield police are reopening a substation inside a north-end convenience store – and WMAY was there to hear…
The 1908 Springfield Race Riot: A History in Pictures February 21, 2023 9:30 pm|This picture gallery of history features both brutal language, as well as descriptions and pictures of human brutality;…
A discussion with – and trip to – Springfield’s own St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry February 15, 2023 8:00 pm|The city of Springfield has hidden gems and treasures around each and every bend; St. Martin de Porres…