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 This month, Prairie Fire shared the inspirational story of Chicago native Shannon Voss, and his remarkable journey of recovery and how he's using that journey to inspire others. We also get introduced to the art of Kevin Veara, and learn how he turned his obsession of birds into his life work. And finally, we spend some time at Illinois Hip Hop Camp to see how young creatives of the future learn to produce beats, write lyrics, engage a crowd, and tap into their creative spirit. Stream it now!
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Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 5 - February 2025
We share the inspirational story of Chicago native Shannon Voss, introduce you to the art of Kevin Veara, and spend some time at Illinois Hip Hop Camp.
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This week, we identify the difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti and give you some tips on how to get them to bloom.
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