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The new Landmarks Illinois WWI Monuments of Illinois Database has been published. It is an extensive online resource of historic World War I monuments and memorials throughout the state. Many thanks the Pritzker Military Foundation for its generous support that made the database possible!

Explore the database to learn about the historic doughboy statues, plaques, sculptures and public spaces dedicated to honoring those who served in the Great War. https://www.landmarks.org/wwi-monuments-of-illinois/

Watch the video on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/landmarksill/videos/917554125857850

Joseph Baar Topinka, son of former Illinois politician Judy Baar Topinka, is working to keep his mother’s legacy alive.

On this episode of the Master Your Healthcare Career Podcast – Dr. Stanowski welcomes special guest Joseph Topinka to discuss how to land top graduate residencies and internships – how to transition from a student to a practitioner – how to be involved health policy – the importance of advocacy – and how to apply for a CAHME/Judy Baar Topinka scholarship award. 

Joseph Topinka, son of Judy Baar Topinka, a history-making legislator from Illinois – is a retired military attorney and now Assistant Professor of Practice at Texas State University where he oversees the School of Health Administrations residency and internship programs and teaches employment law and health law for healthcare administrators. 

The Klas Restaurant building is at risk of being demolished.  If Judy Baar Topinka was alive, she would be fighting to save it. 

Judy announced her candidacy for Illinois Governor because of her love for her Czech and Slavic heritage. For her, the building represented her heritage as well as her community which included the Cicero area. Please watch the video about the Klas Restaurant building and the effort to save it. Also, enjoy the photos of Judy in Cicero, including near or in the Klas Building itself.