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Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure that will withhold state funds from libraries that ban books. The move sparked a lot of questions.
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Citing a “vitriolic strain of white nationalism,” Gov. JB Pritzker signed the measure withholding state grant money from libraries if they ban books.
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First-in-the-nation law ties state funding to open access policies
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Mark Schiff is a comedian and author of the book “Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah.” The book includes several life lessons, stories about Schiff’s famous friends and a healthy dose of humor. Schiff spoke to Community Voices on NPR Illinois about the book and the behind-the-scenes stories of life as a standup comedian.Schiff will open for Jerry Seinfeld at his Feb. 17 performance in Springfield, Ill. For more information about Schiff’s book visit www.markschiff.com.
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Child psychologist Dr. Melissa Fisher Paoni and artist Christy Freeman Stark are a sister duo from Central Illinois who have collaborated on children's books. Their latest book "Dylan's Hero: A Story of Overcoming Negative Thinking" was just released. They spoke to Community Voices about their other books, strategies for overcoming negative thinking in adults and their upcoming projects.
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Beth Staff has written a children’s book called “Auggie’s Neigh Neigh.” She spoke to Community Voices about how her grandson inspired the book. She also shared her experience as a historical interpreter and a costumer for local theatre.
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John Michael Combs is the owner of The Elf Shelf Books & Music. He spoke to Community Voices about his love of collecting books and records and how he took over ownership of the business. He also shared how the Adams Family, a collection of businesses on Adams Street in downtown Springfield, Ill., are working together to entice people to downtown.
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George Rishel is the owner of the Sly Fox Bookstore in Virden, Ill. He spoke to Community Voices about the history of the building, which has been in his family for nearly a century. Originally, Rishel planned to sell children’s and mystery books in the store but has since expanded to offer many genres, including books by local authors.
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George Rishel is the owner of the Sly Fox Bookstore in Virden, Ill. He spoke to Community Voices about the history of the building, which has been in his family for nearly a century. Originally, Rishel planned to sell children’s and mystery books in the store but has since expanded to offer many genres, including books by local authors.
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Front Row Classics welcomes television writer and historian Jim Colucci to celebrate one of the most groundbreaking series in television history. Brandon recently had the pleasure of speaking to Jim about the history and legacy of "All in the Family," as touched upon in his latest book. The two cover topics such as the show's inception, the incomparable cast and some of the most memorable episodes. They also touch upon some of the trailblazing topics that hadn't been discussed before in sitcoms. We hope this delightful conversation will inspire you to go back and re-discover this television classic that remains as provocative, touching and hilarious as ever.