THE 1893 CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR

As told by Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons

Tuesday, June13 @12 :30 PM

The year is 1893 and the city of Chicago is booming. Chicago is told it will be the city chosen among several others to officially hold the World’s Columbian Exposition, celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Christopher Columbus ’ arrival. The fair will mark a turning point in Chicago’s history, bringing diverse cultures to the area as well as architecture, the arts, sanitation and more. It will also help bring an industrial boom to the city, bringing those from all over the world to what would become a key melting pot city in America.

Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons, will discuss the turn of events that took place at the World’s Columbian Exposition, later to be called the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

The program will be in-person and live streamed through Zoom. For more information on how to attend virtually, call the PCCC.

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Local News Brief

IVCC

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office offers Mindset Matters for Athletes for ages 7 to 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for session 9613 and ages 13 to 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for session 9612 on Tuesday, June 13.

Instructor Jamie Stuart Taylor, a mother of five, therapist and mindset master, will help students to master their own personal mental game with skills and techniques to succeed on and off the field.

“If you participate in sports, you know how important physical training is,” Taylor said. “The narrative you tell yourself is what really matters. Join me as I lead you through an hour and a half workshop to help you in the game of life.”

Cost is $35. For further information visit ivcc.edu/summercamp or to enroll ivcc.edu/enroll or call 815-224-0427.

–ShawLocalNewsNetwork

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