2008 News
April
- Watch Our 100th Episode
The Library hits a landmark on WYCC-TV in Chicago with "100 Episodes Honoring the Citizen Soldier"
[Read More] - Sailor of the Year Visit
Top Midwest fleet sailors tour Chicago and the Library
[Read More] - EBSCO Search Upgrades
Library members can try new Visual Search, create RSS feeds for recent searches
[Read More] - Double Honors at 2008 Webby Awards
Library's Live Events and Broadcasts, Podcasts named Official Honorees...
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February
- Chandra Manning honored
Author of "What This Cruel War Was Over" recognized by Lincoln Prize committee
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[PML Webcast] - PML in Tribune Magazine
"Sidewalks" feature by Rick Kogan visits the Library...
[Read More] - Sailor of the Year visit
Top Midwest fleet sailors tour Chicago and the Library...
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2007 News
December
- George Crile on "Charlie Wilson's War"
Author discusses book, new Tom Hanks movie at Pritzker Military Library…
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October
- David Cannek Nominated for an Emmy
David Cannek was nominated at the 2007 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards for his original composition “Pride of the Citizen Soldier”, which serves as the theme music for live and broadcast programs of the Library…
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[Read More] - Leighton Shell Wins Crosman Award
Leighton Shell has been selected as the 2007 Crosman Memorial Award recipient by the Illinois Library Association, which praised his leadership and technical expertise for the addition of interactive multimedia…
[Read More] - Library reviewed by Centerstage Chicago
"An impressive contribution to the city’s cultural and intellectual life…"
[Read More] - Article in Journal of the Orders and Medals Society of America
"Visiting and Researching Medals at the Pritzker Military Library", by Theresa A. R. Embrey…
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September
- James McPherson in Chicago Sun-Times
2007 Literature Award recipient talks military history, current events, and more before the Liberty Gala…
[Read More] - PML Announces Fall 2007 Schedule
From the War of Independence to the wars of the Twenty-First Century, the Fall 2007 schedule of the Pritzker Military Library covers the breadth of American history…
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August
- PML programming recognized in a full page article in the Chicago Sun-Times
"Webby Salute" for the Pritzker Military Library…
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July
- Literature Award Announcement
First Annual Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing announced…
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[Watch Video] - Governor Blagojevich announced his plans to expand health care benefits for Illinois Veterans
Illinois Governor announces plans to expand health care benefits for Illinois Veterans…
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May
- 2009 Medal of Honor Convention coming to Chicago
Mayor Richard M. Daley, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, and representatives from the Tawani Foundation and the USO of Illinois make the announcement…
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April
- 2007 Official Honoree - PML Earns Webby Distinction
2006 Events Schedule recognized as Official Honoree of the 11th annual "Oscars of the Internet"…
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March
- PML Literature Award in Publishers Weekly
Call for nominations for new award, recognizing lifetime achievement in writing on military history and military affairs… [Read More] - Pritzker Military Library featured in American Art Review Magazine & Time Out Chicago
Reviews for new gallery exhibit, "The Art of Arthur Ross"…
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February
- Rush Collection Donation, given to the Pritzker Military Library on January 16, 2007
One family’s commitment to the nation as a family of Citizen Soldiers…
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[Watch Video] - "Conduct Under Fire" & "Six Frigates" Win 2007 Colby Awards
The true story of how four doctors fought for life as prisoners of the Japanese during World War II and a landmark epic on the establishment of the United Sates Navy are recipients of the prestigious Colby Award…
[Read More] - The Pritzker Military Library Kicks Off New Season
For existing members, military buffs and World War II veterans in particular, the Spring 2007 line-up will not disappoint as all programs are centered around a WWII theme…
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2006 News
September
- Pritzker Military Library Announces New Head
Completing a nation-wide selection process, Ryan Yantis, a retired U.S. Army Lt. Col., has been appointed executive director of the Pritzker Military Library…
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July
- Theresa A.R. Embrey to Receive TBS, Inc. Technical Services Award from the Illinois Library Association Annual citation awarded to an individual who has made a substantial contribution in the area of library technical services… [Read More]
- Ed Tracy featured in Crain's Chicago Business
Checking in with favorites of Streeterville’s "Reconnaissance Man"…
[Read More] - Pritzker Military Library Featured in Streeterville Commerce Magazine
"A Rare Jewel of a Library and a Fascinating Part of Streeterville…"
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May
- Pritzker Military Library Hosts Neil Hanson, Unveiling of McBarron's Doughboy and 100th Program
Landmark moments for the Library’s collection and event schedule… [Read More]












