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Community Voices

Our Town Books in Jacksonville | Community Voices

By Vanessa Ferguson

Published September 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM CDT

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Jessica Gale is the owner of Our Town Books in Jacksonville, Ill. The store offers new and used books as well as novelty items. Gale spoke with Community Voices about the store's history and its special events.

Originally aired Sept. 9, 2021.

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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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