

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jack Benny: An Illinois Original
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a special “Hometowns to Hollywood” tribute to Jack Benny.About this EventThis event does not require registration.Jack Benny is regarded as one of the top comedians in American history, shining in vaudeville, radio, television, and film, while making a huge impact upon the sitcom genre. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a special “Hometowns to Hollywood” tribute to Jack Benny, as she discusses his career, legacy, and early years in Waukegan, IL, in a multimedia presentation.This event is intended for adults. Registration is not required. This is part of the America 250 initiative: celebrating our nation throughout the year. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.For more information, contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/jack-benny-an-illinois-original/100001980271890532
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fjack-benny-an-illinois-original-tickets-1980271890532
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: DeKalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dekalb Public Library
- **lat**: 41.9321573
- **long**: -88.7500323
- **full address**: Dekalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, DeKalb, United States

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- **organizer**: DeKalb Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/dekalb-public-library/20146561)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dekalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street, DeKalb, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** DeKalb Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, comedy
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Jack Benny: An Illinois Original ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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