On Sunday, March 9, 2025, Tom Wadsworth will present his program on “Charles Rudolph Walgreen,” at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society meeting in Sterling, IL. The presentation is based on his research into Walgreen’s connection to Dixon, IL. It will be held at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. This free event starts at 2:00 p.m., with refreshments after the program.
Wadsworth, who has a reputation as an engaging National speaker, will share what he discovered about Walgreen. What kind of man was Charles R. Walgreen? What kind of personality could build an empire from nothing to almost 500 stores throughout the Country? Are there connections between this man’s personality and his roots in this area?
Wadsworth, a popular speaker on local history, was the morning Anchor on WSDR in the 1980s. His career includes ten years in Ministry, 30 years in Corporate Communications, and 40 years as a Voice-over Artist. Now retired and living in Dixon, he holds two Master’s degrees and a PhD.