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Kidzeum Opens Its Doors with Safety in Mind | Community Voices

By Vanessa Ferguson

Published August 10, 2021 at 4:43 PM CDT

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After more than a year of being closed, the Kidzeum of Health and Science has reopened. Executive Director Leah Wilson spoke with Community Voices about the challenges of being closed and reopening with safety precautions in place.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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