
Illinois Film Aficionados Share Their Top Picks For Holiday Movies
With so many options for movies around the holiday season, where should you begin? We rounded up some of the best—and worst—holiday films with two Illinois film aficionados.
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With so many options for movies around the holiday season, where should you begin? We rounded up some of the best—and worst—holiday films with two Illinois film aficionados.
Route 66 is well-known as the historic highway that stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles. For many people, the road meant opportunity. But for African Americans in the early part of the 20th century, that opportunity—and their safety—depended on trusted connections along the way.
Today on the 21st: A museum and shop in downtown Springfield highlights the contributions of Black entrepreneurs throughout history along Route 66. We heard some of those stories. Also, it’s the time of year to gather with loved ones binge all of your favorite holiday films. We got a roundup of some of the best, and worst, holiday films—with two Illinois film aficionados. We also explored what’s driving a trend in a teen subculture known as VSCO girls.
As expected, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois joined House Republicans on Wednesday in voting against the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
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