To get a true picture of a community, many people look at the major employersâmanufacturers, businesses and organizations that bring people to town for jobs and contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by residents.
Stephen A. Douglas in Causes of the Civil War. Stephen A. Douglas (1813-1861) was an Illinois politician who dominated the U.S. Senate throughout the 1850s. He is perhaps best remembered for engaging in a series of fiery debates with Republican Abraham Lincoln during the 1858 Illinois senatorial race.
Pierson Fode, Actor: The Bold and the Beautiful. Twice Emmy-nominated actor Pierson FodÃ© stepped into his own when portraying the coveted role of Thomas Forrester, a fashion designer, playboy, on CBS's 'The Bold And The Beautiful'. In post production, FodÃ© stars as Brad Gaines in the gripping true story, 'It's Time', in which a football accident leaves Chucky Mullins Paralyzed and Brads life forever changed.