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Community Voices

CV - Winter Drive Edition - Karen Penning

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner ,

Randy Eccles

Published December 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM CST

Karen Penning and her late husband Matt Penning have been friends of the station for many years. Karen was born and raised in Springfield and is also a former teacher. She talks about this and more with Community Voices' Bea Bonner and Randy Eccles.

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Beatrice Bonner

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

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Randy Eccles

Randy Eccles is thrilled to be talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.

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