A new chapter for downtown at Elderberry and Plumb

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Craig McFarland

Published August 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM CDT

Sarah Kiliman joins Community Voices to discuss the new bookstore to Downtown Springfield, Elderberry and Plumb. She is the bookstore director for the new independent bookstore. Sarah discusses how the bookstore came to be, her personal story and connection to literature and the community events that they plan at the shop.

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Craig McFarland

Craig McFarland has been podcasting for over a decade as part of The Front Row Network. He’s the co-host of Beyond the Mouse, a Disney-focused podcast, and Peanut Butter and Biscuits, a show dedicated to all things Ted Lasso. Over the years, Craig has interviewed a wide range of guests, including Oscar winners, Olympians, acclaimed creators, actors, and more than a dozen Disney Legends.

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