Join us for a look at some of the badly-behaved characters who shaped the history of Chicago during the 19th century. There were, of course, the notorious thieves and bad-guys who dominated over the young and struggling prairie towns. But, we will also look at perpetrators of mischief and other colorful anti-heroes… some who could be considered misunderstood visionary thinkers. From the Chicago Times newspaper publisher Wilbur F. Storey to the king of department stores Marshall Field to the dastardly sausage maker Adolph Luetgert, we will take a delightful look at those individuals who helped shape Chicago in the 1800s.
Instructor: Brad Keyes, Rock Valley College
All online live classroom courses meet via Zoom. A meeting invite will be emailed within 24 hours before class begins. Participants need access to a computer with high-speed internet. A webcam and microphone are recommended but are not required.
Learn for Life! Illinois Valley Community College has joined an initiative with College of DuPage, Harper College, McHenry County College and Rock Valley College to offer a series of enrichment courses. These classes are designed for students of any age to share the strengths of each Lifelong Learning program and bring new exciting courses to participants throughout the Northern Illinois region.
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