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Comedy is returning to Springfield. Donnie B, well-known for booking stand up comedians in Springfield, spoke with Community Voices about upcoming comedy shows in town.

The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Services Development is helping rural communities by providing support to farmers through the Farm Family Resource Initiative. Karen Stallman, agriculture resource specialist at SIU School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, explained the program on Community Voices.

Kristen Kraus is a personal trainer at the YMCA. She spoke with Community Voices about her inspiration for becoming a trainer and the importance of exercise.

The Springfield Theatre Centre (STC) is opening the curtains and dusting off the stage after more than a year of cancelled productions. STC Board President Jacob Deters spoke with Community Voices about performing in a pandemic and returning to regularly scheduled programming.

Bobby Shaw Building & Remodeling has continued to repair and build homes during the pandemic but not without challenges. Operations Manager Shaun Shaw spoke to Community Voices about price increases and the services his team offers.

The goal of the series is to increase the public’s awareness of disparities that exist in our own backyard and to encourage discussion and action to create a more just and equitable community.

The Illinois State Fair will once again host auto racing on August 21 and August 22, 2021. Adam Mackey with Track Enterprises spoke to Community Voices about racing and what to expect at the fair.

Students are heading back to classrooms. For many teachers, that brings mixed emotions. We'll hear how some educators are gearing up for the new school year.Health care professionals have had a difficult time with the pandemic. Now, with another COVID surge underway, we'll find out how they're holding up. And a small town plans to create a museum to honor the first Black man to cast a vote in Illinois. Those stories and more on this episode of Statewide.

The Springfield Sliders take to the field again. General Manager of the minor league team, Tod Miller, spoke to Community Voices about the team, upcoming promotions and if downtown could host a stadiu

Jordan and Aurora Coffey are the couple behind Luminary Kitchen & Provisions. They previously operated American Harvest but pivoted to owning a quick service restaurant during the pandemic. Their restaurant is known for their house-made and local products. The couple spoke to Community Voices about their careers and their plans for the future.