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  • Over There: America In World War I

    Ela Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail,, Lake Zurich, IL

    It was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading →

  • Election 2018: Results

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

     Now that we've seen the result of the vote, we will take the time to talk about what does it mean for the future of our country. We will analyze the Illinois elections as well as delve deeply into the … Continue reading →

  • Election 2018: Results

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

     Now that we've seen the result of the vote, we will take the time to talk about what does it mean for the future of our country. We will analyze the Illinois elections as well as delve deeper into the … Continue reading →

  • The Bridge on the River Kwai

    History vs. The Movies – The Bridge on the River Kwai

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    The Bridge on the River Kwai  Is One of the Greatest World War II Movies. Is It Accurate? The Bridge on the River Kwai is a masterpiece of filmmaking. The story concerns British soldiers, captured by the Japanese during the … Continue reading →

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  • Tom Hanks

    Private Venue

    If you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a curly haired 26 year old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women's … Continue reading →

  • Who Killed JFK?

    Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

    Private Venue

     Who Killed JFK?  I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading →

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • Richard J. Daley

    Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years. The Legacy Of Richard J. Daley His legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial, substantial, and long-lasting. A poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most … Continue reading →

  • Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    For two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading →

  • The Marx Brothers

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you think! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. But when you look deeper you see an immigrant success story, discover how American popular culture … Continue reading →

  • Holiday Inn Broadway Musical

    Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    Come and celebrate the holidays with the music of the incomparable Irving Berlin!  "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original "Holiday … Continue reading →