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Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already announced he'll run for another term in 2022. This week, the state's wealthiest resident and hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin added some intrigue when he told Crain's Chicago Business that he will bankroll a challenger. He gave no indication which candidate he'd support. Our panel talks about what that means for the upcoming governor's race and how the trend of record campaign spending is likely to continue.

Logan Pappenfort is the Curator of Anthropology at Dickson Mounds State Museum. He is also a member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians Oklahoma. Pappenfort spoke to Community Voices about what is offered at the Dickson Mounds State Museum. He also gave insight into the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

The Best Kept Secret Live Jam is an opportunity for instrumentalists and vocalists to meet for an impromptu musical jam session. The music is completely free flowing and unrehearsed. Event organizers Besserat Betsy Habtes and Ezra Casey spoke to Community Voices about the upcoming thanksgiving-edition jam session at 3 p.m. on Nov. 20, at Abundant Faith Christian Center.

Liz Carter and Maggie Adkins are two of four sisters, and they own the First and Third Boutique and Wine Bar in Petersburg, Ill. They spoke with Community Voices about their sisters-only trips which inspired their business. They also described their collection of wines and their weekly entertainment that make the location a social spot on the Petersburg square.

Aiyana Smash and Coleman Cummings portray the characters Mimi and Roger in the "Rent 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour," coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Nov. 18. They spoke to Community Voices about their careers and how the pandemic has affected their performances.

Bret Iwan is best known as the voice of Mickey Mouse, but he is also a Disney fine artist and he has designed a line of clothing for the Walt Disney Company. He spoke with the Beyond the Mouse podcast about his time in Central Illinois and how he unexpectedly found himself auditioning to be the voice of the world's most famous mouse. He also shared his love of restoration projects and had the podcast hosts wondering "Is there anything Bret Iwan can't do?" Join the Beyond the Mouse podcast for this special interview to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Mickey Mouse!

Dr. Claire Gordon is a professor at Lincoln Land Community College who teaches public speaking. She spoke to Community Voices about her career and techniques to reduce stress when speaking in front of a crowd. She also talked about the upcoming donor event on Nov. 15, hosted by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Sonya Jones inspires people to live healthier lifestyles. She participated in Season 16 of "The Biggest Loser" after a life-long struggle with weight loss. She now helps others at her clinic in Litchfield. She spoke with Community Voices about her tips for losing weight and keeping it off.

“Kindness matters…final answer.”We are thrilled to bring you our conversation with Yvette Nicole Brown. Not only has she been a mainstay on Disney+, actually she introduced Disney+ to the world at D23 Expo 2019, but she is also a huge Disney fan! It is so much fun to chat with her about the upcoming second season of "Big Shot," as well as getting just a bit of insight into "DisEnchanted." This interview truly feels like a conversation amongst friends and fans of all things Disney. We hope you enjoy!FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson

Gov. J.B. Pritzker headed to Europe this week where he hopes to encourage more green energy investments in Illinois and promote the state's commitment to combat climate change.