Interviews

Dr. Jon Paul Youakim is a pediatrician, and he's challenging for a seat on the Champaign City Council. 

Lee McDonald has retired from the business world and is now seeking election to the Unit 4 school board. 

Roger Digges was appointed to the Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners last year, and now he's running to maintain that seat. 

Felipe Menanteau is a U of I Professor of Astronomy who is running for the Urbana School Board in sub district 6. 

Matthew Gladney is an incumbent running for re-election to the Champaign City Council.

Sara talks with Kristina Reese and Maria Ludeke from Hatha Yoga and Fitness: A community of people from all fitness levels and disciplines working to balance their outer as well as their inner strengths.

Julie talks with Melanie Sheckels, an area hospice nurse who is now lending her expertise to families as an end of life doula. 

President of TIME Scholars at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Chris Miner, speaks about his personal experiences regarding accessing higher education after felony convictions and advocates for banning the box on college applications. 

Julie speaks with Dandelion's founder and former owner Sara Hudson, as well as new owner Charlotte Westcott.