Springfield, Illinois — Community Archive
Every City Has Stories.
Springfield Has Thousands.
The Mosaic Project — SPI is a community storytelling project dedicated to preserving the voices, memories, and moments that have shaped Springfield, Illinois.
From first loves and family traditions to historic events and neighborhood legends, every story becomes part of our shared archive.
Featured Conversation
Kate McKenzie, Dilpreet Raju, Maria Gardner Lara, and Tony Stang
with Kate McKenzie, Dilpreet Raju, Maria Gardner Lara, and Tony Stang
In this interview, Tony Stang, Dilpreet Raju, and Maria Lara Gardner sit down with Kate McKenzie, CEO of Local Journalism Matters, to talk about the behind-the-scenes work of a reporter, what most people never see about local journalism, and where the future of local news is headed. What does it actually take to cover a community? And what happens to a city when local journalism begins to disappear? A conversation about the people, pressures, and possibilities shaping the future of local journalism.
About the Project
Preserving Springfield One Story at a Time
The Mosaic Project — SPI exists to capture the memories that rarely make it into history books.
Every resident carries stories worth preserving. Through recorded conversations, we create a living archive of life in Springfield, from everyday moments to extraordinary experiences.
These stories become part of a growing collection that future generations can discover, learn from, and remember.
Community Voices
Springfield's Mosaic
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MS-001-2026
Tiara Standage
2026
Grassroots Community Activist
MS-002-2026
Leah Wilson
Downtown · 2026
Executive Director - Kidzeum
MS-003-2026
OJ Crowder
Downtown · 2026
Mail Carrier
MS-004-2026
Jay Shanle
Downtown · 2026
Executive Director - Downtown Springfield Inc.
MS-005-2026
Kena Bere
2026
Meet Kena Bera! A young attorney working in downtown Springfield, she is dedicating her career to bu
MS-006-2026
Brian Galecki
Downtown + West Side · 2026
Co-Owner - Dumb Records
MS-007-2026
Sunshine Clemmons
2026
Black Lives Matter - Springfield Chapter Leader
MS-008-2026
Bella Szabo
Downtown · 2026
Executive Director - Springfield Area Arts Council
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MS-001
Kate McKenzie, Dilpreet Raju, Maria Gardner Lara, and Tony Stang
with Kate McKenzie, Dilpreet Raju, Maria Gardner Lara, and Tony Stang
In this interview, Tony Stang, Dilpreet Raju, and Maria Lara Gardner sit down with Kate McKenzie, CEO of Local Journalism Matters, to talk about the behind-the-scenes work of a reporter, what most people never see about local journalism, and where the future of local news is headed. What does it actually take to cover a community? And what happens to a city when local journalism begins to disappear? A conversation about the people, pressures, and possibilities shaping the future of local journalism.
MS-002
The Hidden Cost of Data Centers #datacenters #technology #ai #ytshorts
with The Hidden Cost of Data Centers #datacenters #technology #ai #ytshorts
Data centers are powering the AI revolution and our increasingly connected world. But what happens when the infrastructure behind our digital lives comes with real costs for communities? In this conversation, we explore the environmental, economic, and social concerns surrounding data centers—and ask a bigger question: Are we building the future we actually want? #DataCenters #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #Environment #Energy #Water #SpringfieldIL #TheMosaicProject #TheSpaceBetweenUs #FutureOfTechnology
MS-003
Anonymous
with Anonymous
We bring to you experts and accomplished personalities and leaders from different areas in this segment of our channel known as ''In the Moment'. We try to strike meaningful conversations and dialogues with our guests on the topics that we feel are relevant to our community and society as a whole.
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Guests Interviewed
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Neighborhoods Featured
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