Public Events

The CDs "Sunspots & Despots," "Blue Island," "Don't Fret" and "Bob and Mark Yen for a Buck" are out and available at shows.

*Zoomcast (You must register at the host facility's website,

and then please check your junk/spam folder for your invitation/registration)

Murder, Mayhem, and 'da Mob (Part 2) After Al: The Mob Moves into the Modern Era

Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 6pm Lake Bluff Public Library Lake Bluff IL

Black Sox, Billy Goats & da' Monsters of da' Midway: Chicago Team Sports History

Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 5:30pm Park Forest Public Library Park Forest IL

One Brief, Shining Moment: The Kennedys in Chicago

Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 7pm Winfield Public Library Winfield IL

It's Christmastime in the City: Chicago's Holiday Traditions & Contributions

*Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 7pm Plainfield Area Public Library (papl.info)

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 7pm Carol Stream Public Library Carol Stream IL

You Say You Want an Evolution: The Brief but Profound Career of the Beatles

Saturday, 13 December 2025 at 2pm Whiting Public Library Whiting IN

Murder, Mayhem, and da' Mob (Part 1): Chicago's Beer Wars of the Roaring 20s

Friday, 19 December 2025 at 2pm Indian Trails Public Library Wheeling IL

Look for me on The History Channel, NBC Chicago, and WTTW!

My book, "Nerd Avenue," is available at my presentations and tours!