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  • Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading

  • Dorothy Kilgallen

    Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show, "I've Got a Secret."  However,  this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission … Continue reading

  • Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. … Continue reading

  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I … Continue reading

  • Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

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

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading

  • Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

    Private Venue

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading

  • Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact

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

    Edward R. Murrow Murrow at CBS With a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: "The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad, and given considerable … Continue reading

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  • Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

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

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading

  • The Sam Sheppard Murder Case – Victim or Liar

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    They were the All-American family: a handsome, highly respected doctor, his beautiful, athletic and pregnant wife, and their adorable son. They lived in the lovely town of Bay Village Ohio. They had a comfortable home, a secure place in the … Continue reading