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Public Figures, presented by Al Jourdan

Enjoy an afternoon of behind-the-scenes observations on some of the country's most important public figures with Al Jourdan who was an Illinois State Republican Party Chairman with access to many politicos from the local to the national level.

Al Jourdan entered McHenry County politics in 1961 as a Republican Committeeman. He served as McHenry County Republican Chairman between 1968 and 1998. From 1972 until 1997 he was McHenry County Auditor. For two years he was head of the Illinois Republican Party (1991 – 1993). In 1998 Mr. Jourdan became the first inductee into the McHenry County Republican Foundation’s Hall of Fame.

Fourth Event in the Sampler Series Lectures. Tickets $10 each. To register: Call 815-923-2267. Tickets for available seating can be purchased at the door. McHenry County Historical Society 6422 Main St, Union, IL 60180.

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