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Friendship’s power: How a letter helped create a bestseller on antisemitism
In 1944, writer Laura Hobson thought her project might be too bold. Her friend, who wasn’t Jewish, convinced her otherwise.
Hollywood magic comes to the Elgin library via movie costumes worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis and Gregory Peck
Film buffs can feast their eyes on movie attire worn by such legendary actors as Deborah Kerr, Gregory Peck and Faye Dunaway at the Elgin library’s new exhibit, “Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous: A ...
How did we get so hung up over nuclear energy?
The 1959 movie On the Beach is likely one of the saddest movies you will ever see. There’s the usual Hollywood take on a ...