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  • Al Capone – Master Of The Mob

    Private Venue

    Organized crime came in with a bang - literally - with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago outfit in the … Continue reading

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  • Dorothy Kilgallen

    Private Venue

    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

  • Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Private Venue

    The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … Continue reading

  • George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared

    Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL

    George S. Patton - The Man The Germans Feared This Program Is FREE, Live, and Open To The Public! George S. Patton was a man of contradictions - charismatic, cunning, courageous, self-confident and superstitious, egotistical and emotional.  And he was … Continue reading

  • Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

    The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in movies. Each year, huge audiences watch the Oscars, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact on the careers … Continue reading

  • Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Uniper

    The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in movies. Each year, huge audiences watch the Oscars, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact on the careers … Continue reading

  • Dorothy Kilgallen

    Uniper

    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. Her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission became … Continue reading

  • Gene Kelly

    Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singin' in the Rain.  That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading