Interviews

We spoke with Everyday Kitchen executive chef Jared Bastion on how the simple, high-quality food, complimented with a stylish yet relaxed dining room and bar, have led to the success of the overall community.

Nicole previews the upcoming “Cultivating Hope In Anxious Times” events by interviewing Reverend Michael Crosby, pastor of First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana.

Erin spoke with Mariah Madison, creator of Buy Black Chambana, about making a local black-owned business directory that includes Nannyville, LLC, a black-owned business of her own.

Julie speaks with Michael Metz, author of the book Radicals in the Heartland: The 1960s Student Protest Movement at the University of Illinois. 

In Installment #4 of When Faith Speaks, Nicole speaks with thought leader Rob Bell to preview his “The Introduction of Joy” tour stop in Champaign-Urbana as a part of PYGMALION 2019. 

Gillian, a resident of C-U who also identifies as someone with a developmental disability, speaks with William Blanchard, President of the Board at the UP Center of Champaign County. This profile is part of her series of interviews of local people who are helping to build a better, more inclusive Champaign-Urbana.

Roxana speaks with Antoinette Burton and Alaina Pincus of The Odyssey Project, a free adult education program at the University of Illinois. 

In installment #3 of this series, Nicole speaks with Rabbi Alan Cook about Jewish perspectives on our national climate, deploying faith to keep all communities safe, and how to help youth resist hate in American life. 

Austin sits down with Pelican’s Trevor De Brauw in advance of their show at the Loose Cobra on Friday night.