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On today's show
– Libby Popovic, director of Community Development for the Village of Brookfield; she talks about the second season of Brookfield Shops at Progress Park, which begins May 8
– Jesse Rojo, community organizer, chair of Illinois Veterans for Change and
contributing member of Raising Illinois; along with pediatric physical therapist Darcy Armbruster of the Illinois Early Intervention Grassroots Alliance and Stephanie Jimenez of Raising Illinois
– Demi Palecek, candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District
–  Comedian and veteran Peter Conrad and Whitney Ridel, U.S. Navy veteran, WCPT intern, and the founder of Yes And Adventures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterans and their children through improv, storytelling, confidence-building, and community service. On May 9th Yes And Adventures presents Stand Up For Freedom, a comedy show dedicated to raising awareness about and fighting against soldier suicide, hosted by The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square.
– Mike Bedenbaugh, Navy veteran, historic preservationist, and author of “Reviving Our Republic”

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