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6th in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central High School student Sarah Kim and Young Chicago Authors teaching artist José Olivarez discuss the recent publication of "Citizen Illegal", inspiring poets that motivate writing, and literature written by minority authors.

5th in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D. recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

High school student Elisabeth Bieber interviews a fellow parishioner and mentor on the spirituality and religious teachings of the Catholic Church in Silence by Shusaku Endo. In this interview, we discuss whether Fr. Rodrigues's final decision was correct in the...

High school student Elisabeth Bieber interviews a fellow parishioner and mentor on the spirituality and religious teachings of the Catholic Church in Silence by Shusaku Endo. Part 2 of my interview! Part 1 got cut short because of technical difficulties,...

Tony is asking Josh about our recent Mackinaw Island trip and the Fall Color 5k at home the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2022

Katie and Tony Pedretti are at home the morning of Sunday, December 31st, 2023 talking about Christmas gifts such as her scooter, clothes and tablet, the Pedretti family dice game, her birthday party, earning a gray belt at UFC and...

Marge and Alden Ketchum described how they met in the 1950's and their family history in Evergreen Park, IL.

Since 2002, Aisha has received support from La Casa Norte. From housing advocacy to helping her receive full custody of her child, they have been a stable support for her for years.

In this interview, Leah Vaikutis interviews her aunt, Judy Sidrys, about "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd". They debrief the characters, underlying themes, and connections to modern day society as they reminisce through this brilliant crime novel. The very interesting Hercule...

Evan S.: 2021-03-04 20:48:32 - Robb Russell (83) talks to his Granddaughter, Evan (17) about his childhood and family growing up in Illinois.

Adeline Holt Smith (89) talks with her daughter, Cheryl Ann Wason (64) about her beliefs and spiritual practices as well as other questions about life.

The person I interviewed is my mom, her name is Jaema Puentes. She joined the Air Force in 1999, after her senior year in highschool, and left in 2007. She is 40 now and said she really enjoyed going into...

Tony is asking Josh about our recent Disney World and Universal Studios vacation as well as his design in the Rolling Line game at home the evening of Friday, April 22, 2022

Joe sits down with Fred & Phyllis Herschelman. Fred served our country in the U.S. airforce for various wars. Phyllis is the loving matriarch of a loving family in Central, Illinois.

Tony is asking Katie about our recent Disney World and Universal Studios vacation at home the evening of Saturday, April 23, 2022

Dr. Bani Bhattacharyya shares the story of her live-in babysitter and the time she got that call from the White House. This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Bhattacharyya.

Tracey Fluegel (55) tells her son Oliver Fluegel-Murray (18) about her young adulthood after growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Going into her struggles in discovering her sexuality and identity while in a culture that...

Jordan Pratt: 2023-11-05 04:12:48

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (39) about her early married life, including maternity fashion and prenatal care in the 1950s, giving birth in a military hospital and moving to Germany with her young family...

Nancy Meyer talked about growing up in Evergreen Park in mid 20th century. She had many friends and felt very safe.

In this recording Annie Huetteman interviews her father, Mark Huetteman, about how literature has played a role in his life. He recommends to her a literary merit to complete her high school education.

Jack (15) speaks with his grandpa Dave (78) about his life growing up in Southern Illinois with a big family including four brothers.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

Tony and Josh are at home the evening of Sunday, April 28th, 2024 talking about earning a gray belt at UFC, chatting with Roblox friends on Discord, watching the total solar eclipse and mapmaking in Ro-Scale Sandbox.