Clara Haskil
The pianist was especially known for her performances of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert.
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Frank Sinatra, is that you?
Some believe the Italian conductor Guido Cantelli looked like Frank Sinatra.
Program Helps Farmers With Disabilities; 75 Years Since Japanese-American Internment
On the 21st: We talked with an Illinois farmer about the difference it makes to have a statewide program that supports farmers with physical limitations. We also spoke with a Chicago woman whose grandparents were among the 120,000 Japanese-Americans who were forced to live in internment camps during World War II.
70 Years After World War II Ends: A Local Look Back
The 22 families who lived on Hero Street in Silvis, Ill. sent 57 of their children to fight in World War II. Some combination of those 22 fought in every theater, in every major battle, and through them, author Carlos Harrison shares a vivid portrait of the war. We dive into some of the stories and realities he uncovered, as well as talk with some of those from Silvis and the surrounding area who went to fight and who were here during the war.