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An investigation by Harvest Public Media and Investigate Midwest delves into the influence of corporations on public universities across the Midwest. We'll hear more reporting on the subject.

Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk is an annual tradition for families who enjoy holiday shopping and festivities. Decatur Area Arts Council Executive Director Jerry Johnson spoke to Community Voices about the event that features carolers, cookies, live holiday entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus. The event takes places on Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m.

The Front Row Network reviews Cowboy Bebop

Dr. Alonzo DeCarlo is a psychologist who has examined the American education system in his new book "The Culture of Education and Experiential Polemics." He spoke with Community Voices about some of the pitfalls about the American school system as well as other topics such as "digital drugs."

Jeremy Goeckner of the Front Row Network reviews "Passing" on Netflix.

Andrea McLaughlin and Robbie Robert are the owners of Robert's Seafood Market. They spoke to Community Voices about the fourth-generation-owned business and how it got its start in Springfield. We also learned about the many products the store offers, which includes game meat, olive oils and other high-quality items.

Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling is a business in downtown Springfield owned by three brothers. Mike Zerkle spoke to Community Voices about brewing and how the business got its name. He also shared changes to the business including a pizza service, as well as new entertainment.

The 2021 Sangamon County Citizen Survey is discussed with Molly Lamb and AJ Simmons of UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership who conducted the survey in partnership with the United Way of Central Illinois and the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln.

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).