University of Illinois Press Events Master Calendar
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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6:30 - 7:30 pm CSTAfrican American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE Cedar Rapids , IA 52401 United StatesJoin Brian Halstoos, Professor of History at the University of Dubuque, to discuss the publishing of his new book, "Sol Butler: An Olympian’s Odyssey through Jim Crow America." The AAMI’s latest exhibit, Rooted: Labor, Land, & Legacy, will open 30 minutes prior to the event for visitors to explore.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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6:00 - 8:00 pm ESTIn this new book, "David Davis, Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Judge," Raymond McKoski describes how life on the Illinois court circuit shaped the destinies of these two great men during a virtual discussion hosted by the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST419 N Main St Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701
Join local nonfiction author Christopher Sweet for a book signing in celebration of the release of "A History of Bicycling in Illinois: 160 Years of Booms and Busts." Books will be available for purchase at the event but pre-orders are highly encouraged! To reserve your copy, head to this link: https://bobzbay.square.site/.../3WXF3A2P6H7ZW3HADUDNCYRV
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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6:30 - 7:30 pm CSTCity Lit Books 2523 N Kedzie Blvd Chicago, IL USA 60647
Join author and Bloodshot Records co-founder, Rob Miller to celebrate his memoir, "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music." The evening will include a reading, conversation, and signing. Rob will be in conversation with Martha Bayne. Books will be available for purchase.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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12:00 - 7:00 pm CSTKemp's Upper Tap, and other Lexington Small Businesses
Join Christopher Sweet, author of "A History of Bicycling in Illinois: 160 Years of Booms and Busts," for a pub crawl and book sale featuring his favorite small businesses in Lexington, IL.