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Family business brings Caribbean cuisine to Springfield | Community Voices

Kadejia Berkley is the co-owner of Jerk Shop Go, a restaurant in downtown Springfield and in the White Oaks Mall that features Caribbean cuisine. She spoke to Community Voices about how her family started their business in Chicago and has since opened locations in Springfield and Atlanta.

Originally aired Feb. 3, 2022.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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