Jack Benny: An Illinois Original
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115 | Dekalb, IL
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Jack Benny is regarded as one of the top comedians in American history, shining in vaudeville, radio, television, and film, while making a huge impact upon the sitcom genre. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a special “Hometowns to Hollywood” tribute to Jack Benny, as she discusses his career, legacy, and early years in Waukegan, IL, in a multimedia presentation. This event is intended for adults. Registration is not required. This is part of the America 250 initiative: celebrating our nation throughout the year. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For more information, contact Susan at [email protected] or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
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