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A Killer Among Us

Killers, Fiends & Weirdos of Chicago's Victorian Era

Clarence Goodman describes how Victorian Chicago was a haven for killers, fiends, and weirdos. (In person/online)

Since the Great Fire, Chicago has had a bloody fingerprint. The advent of Chicago as a megalopolis led to many advancements when it comes to architecture, city planning, the arts and commerce. But stemming from this is a sinister trend – the serial killer.

Clarence Goodman, musician, historian, and radio personality, has been all over the place and all over the map. From entertaining library audiences to performing at wine bars, and from giving "virtual tours" based on Chicago history to leading actual physical tours around the Windy City and to hosting insightful, provocative radio programs, he has quickly earned a reputation since returning to his hometown.

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You may attend this program in person at the library, or may attend virtually/online.

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