Lizzie Magie
MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will receive a $40,000 grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals grant program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as part of a $22.5 million investment for nearly 90 local tourism festivals and attractions across Illinois. The money will be used to…
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MACOMB — “Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History” will premiere nationally on PBS’ award winning “American Experience” on Monday, Feb. 20, from 8-9 p.m. The word “Ruthless” in the title is in reference to the somewhat nefarious incidents involving the famous board game’s inventor Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie, who was born in Macomb. The documentary follows the game’s…
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