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The prolific comedian impersonated more than 100 celebrities over his 1995-2009 stint on the show. Now he's bringing that skill to the stage in a serious portrayal of Pekin's favorite son.
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Author Marc C. Johnson, a former broadcast journalist and aide to former Gov. Cecil Andrus, D-Idaho, said the relationship between Mansfield, a Democrat from Montana; and Dirksen, a Republican senator from Illinois, was unique in modern American politics.
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A new partnership between Bradley University and the Dirksen Congressional Center will provide students a fully-funded opportunity to intern in a congressional office.
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Tensions between two nuclear powers have worldwide repercussions. That's as true today as it was in 1962.
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For the Marigold Festival's 50th anniversary, Pekin is taking a look back to the celebration's roots.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin is commissioning a new theatrical production based upon its namesake.
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Congress could use fewer showhorses, and more workhorses.That's according to Sean Q Kelly. He's a political science professor at California State…
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Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of U.S. Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen of Pekin. The Pekin Republican was elected to the Senate in 1950…
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Frank Mackaman is handing the reins of the Dirksen Congressional Center to Tiffany White next year. White is the current chief of staff for state Rep.…