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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will host a Back to School Bash on Aug. 7. Abby Cline joined us on Community Voices to tell us about all the activities planned for the event held in Union Square Park.

Originally from Central Illinois, Kameron Gates is an artist who has worked on numerous movies creating visual effects and designing make up. He is also a director, and he spoke with Community Voices about his career. Previously aired on August 5, 2021.

The Dana Thomas House Foundation is hosting a suffragette walk on August 7, 2021. Caren Mansfield and Allicent Smith spoke with Community Voices about the event and the history of Susan Lawrence Dana.

On this episode we bring you our review of the first five episodes of the Kevin Smith lead "Masters of the Universe Revelation" for Netflix.

Ryan Mitchelle is a film editor and has worked on numerous films including "The Last Sharknado"

On this episode, gun violence in Chicago and many other cities has led to more efforts to go after gun traffickers. Officials say many of the weapons in Illinois come from other states, where laws are less strict.Also, a mother whose son was shot and wounded by police while having a mental health episode opens up about the incident.And it's not uncommon for prisoners to learn new skills while serving sentences. We'll tell you about some who are becoming beekeepers. Hear more reports and conversations from in and around Illinois on Statewide.

Rich Ford is an educator and gardener who breeds daylilies in Petersburg, Ill.

Damien Kaplan is a local musician, who is half of the musical duo, Dual Piano. He is also a music educator at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School.

We discuss concerns about the Delta variant as cases rise. The governor announced masks must be worn by all individuals in state facilities. Also, schools are trying to determine the best approach with classes set to begin in a few weeks. Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger was on the national stage as hearings into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol got underway. What does his participation mean for his political future?

Chuck Kuhle speaks with Community Voices about the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic in Decatur.