Many Black History Month events are scheduled to take place during the month of February around the area. Most of the colleges have a slew of commemorative events. At the University of Illinois Springfield Brookens Auditorium, Wednesday, Feb. 9, hear a talk by Chigozie “Gozie” Umeadi, former UIS men’s basketball player and now basketball operations […]
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State Senator Matt Murphy out
In yet another blow to the Illinois Republican Party, state Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, has withdrawn his name from contention for the state GOP chairmanship job. And, no, it didn’t have anything to do with Murphy being injured during the annual House versus Senate softball game last week. Murphy was approached a month or so […]
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Friends forever
Roxy Theatricals presents the Always … Patsy Cline, April 12-14, 18-21, at The Legacy Theatre. The musical is based on the true story of Cline’s friendship with Houston fan Louise Seger. After meeting in a Texas bar in 1961, Seger and Cline continued to correspond until Cline’s death in a plane crash in 1963. The title […]
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Fab four
The Fab Four cannot be replaced, but Beatles Tribute band American English comes darn-tooting close to bringing you the Fab Four. They take the stage at the Hoogland Center for Arts for two shows Aug. 10 and 11. Beatles and music lovers will be treated to an entirely live performance from Frank Canino as John […]
