Always be aware of your local history, and keep an eye on popular culture. My former stomping ground of DeKalb, Illinois played a pivotal part in the real-life tragedy that inspired the recently-released movie “Changeling“. Kudos to historian Phyllis Kelley (full disclosure: I worked with her daughter, Librarian Patsy Lundberg) for being a key member of the group which built the Joiner History Room collection that allows for such gems to be unearthed.
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle has the story, as does the Chicago Tribune.
Thanks to Patsy for the heads-up!
