September 2020
“The Unreported Story of the Saddam Trial”
September 26, 2020 at 1:30pm - "The Unreported Story of the Saddam Trial" Presented by Paul Schimpf. Monroe County resident and State Senator Paul Schimpf, lead attorney advisor to the Iraqi prosecutors, discusses his role in the trial of Saddam Hussein. The presentation begins with an overview of the difference between Iraqi and U.S. criminal procedure, then provides background on the crimes that Saddam Hussein stood trial for. Lastly, Schimpf describes the events of the chaotic trial that culminated with…
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The Curse of the Kaskaskia by Shane Wagner
The Curse of the Kaskaskia by Shane Wagner. "Ghost by the Riverside: The Haunted History of Chester and Old Kaskaskia" presented by Shane Wagner will highlight the origins of the Curse of Kaskaskia and the Haunting of Chester's historic Landmark building along with some of the local ghost stories which are nearly 300 years. With a recorded history stretching back to the late 27th Century, the Middle Mississippi Valley has a great tradition of folklore throughout the ages! Today's program…
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