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Chicago
Jane Addams
ZoomJane Addams is widely recognized as one of the most influential and admired women in both Chicago and American history. Her name is synonymous with "Hull House" – one of the groundbreaking and greatest examples of settlement house social work … Continue reading
Sam Giancana – Master Of The Mob, Murderer Of JFK?
ZoomForget Al Capone. Capone ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul Rccca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned over … Continue reading
The Democratic Convention Of 1968
Private Venue1968 Democratic Convention "The Whole World Is Watching! The Whole World Is Watching! So went the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
ZoomIn the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century … Continue reading
The Rise Of Barack Obama
Private VenueAt the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a then-unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches in American political history. Overnight, Barack Obama went from being a "skinny guy with a funny name" to being talked about as a … Continue reading
Sam Giancana – Master Of The Mob, Murderer Of JFK?
Private VenueForget Al Capone. Capone ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul Rccca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned over … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
The Rise Of Barack Obama
Private VenueAt the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a then-unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches in American political history. Overnight, Barack Obama went from being a "skinny guy with a funny name" to being talked about as a … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Mid-Day)
Zoom“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Evening)
Zoom“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading