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Press Releases

March 9, 2010 - Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Honors Three Leaders with Humanitarian Awards
Gala featuring Tom Brokaw raises $2 Million for Holocaust Remembrance and Human Rights Education.


January 12, 2010 - Museum Mourns Passing of Miep Gies
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is deeply saddened by the passing of Miep Gies, an inspirational icon of humanity and decency during one of the darkest chapters in history


November19, 2009 - 120 People become US Citizens in Special Naturalization Ceremony at Illinois Holocaust Museum
Universality of stories of Holocaust survivors who found safe haven in the United States after WWII, stories of new U.S. citizens in search of a better life highlighted as new citizens take Oath of Allegiance.


November 8, 2009 - Holocaust Museum Commemorates Kristallnacht and adds names to the Fountain of the Righteous


August 14, 2009 - Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and Anti-Defamation League Launch “Law Enforcement and Democracy Initiative”
Holocaust Museum and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) train Chicago Police Department recruits, other area law enforcement using lessons from the Holocaust at inaugural seminar

June 7, 2009 - Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Dedicates Youth Exhibition
Make A Difference: Miller Family Youth Exhibition uses technology, interactive games to teach age-appropriate lessons related to diversity and responsible citizenship

March 24, 2009 - President Bill Clinton to Keynote Grand Opening April 19, 2009
Former U.S. President to join Governor Quinn and thousands of guests as local Holocaust survivors Witness their Dream Revealed for the first time. 

February 5, 2009 - Cardinal George Correct to Denounce Holocaust Denier
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) applauds His Eminence Francis
Cardinal George for his leadership in denouncing Bishop Richard Williamson for his continued
denial of the Holocaust.

November 11, 2008 - Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center To Open April 19, 2009
Holocaust survivors, IHMEC leadership announce grand opening date and activities

September 10, 2008 - Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Reaches $36 Million Fundraising Milestone

$2 Million Gift From Zev and Shifra Karkomi Names Permanent Exhibition, Brings Museum to 80% of $45 Million Goal

May 19 , 2008 -  Eight Illinois High School Students Honored by Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Finalists in Gershanov Family Memorial Holocaust Essay Contest Address What Their Generation Can Do to Make "Never Again" a Reality

March 13, 2008 - Mariane Pearl Keynotes Illinois Holocaust Museum's Humanitarian Awards Dinner
John Rowe and Ted Schwartz Honored; Final Countdown to Opening of New Museum & Education Center in Skokie Begins

March 5, 2008 - Goodman Family Foundation Donates $2 Million to Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Gift to Name Auditorium; Help Fulfill Dream of Local Holocaust Survivors

February 11, 2008 -  Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Mourns the Passing of Rep. Tom Lantos


October 31, 2006 - Gov. Blagojevich Awards $1 Million for New Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center


June 21, 2006 - Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Breaks Ground in Skokie, IL


June 19, 2006 - Area Holocaust Survivors to Lead Groundbreaking for World-Class Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center


March 24, 2006 - Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to IHMEC


November 9, 2005 - IHMEC Unveils Anchor Artifact


 
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