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Get Out: See Mike Royko's Love Letters Performed

Who knew the Pulitzer-prize winning columnist was such a romantic?

The presents a Valentine’s benefit, A Love Story for Valentine's Day; "Royko in Love,” on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the .

It will feature a touching performance of Mike Royko’s love letters to his first wife, Carol, by David Royko, son of the iconic newspaper columnist and editor of “Royko in Love;” Rick Kogan, WGN-AM Radio host; and JoBe Cerny, actor and voice-over artist. The event includes a champagne and sweets reception, meet and greet, book signing and "It's a Sweetheart of a Deal!" raffle.  Admission is $50 per person ($40 for seniors) or $90 per couple ($75 for senior couples). For tickets, call 847-432-7090 or visit www.highlandparkhistory.com

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