Bibliography

Origins of the Illinois Theatre

1 Champaign Daily Gazette, Wednesday 10 January 1894, page 1.  An Urbana Scheme. 

2 Champaign Daily Gazette, Wednesday 10 January 1894, page 1.  An Urbana Scheme. 

3 Champaign Daily Gazette, Wednesday 10 January 1894, page 1.  An Urbana Scheme. 

4 Champaign Daily Gazette, Wednesday 10 January 1894, page 1.  An Urbana Scheme. 

5 Champaign Daily Gazette. Friday 12 January 1894.  Page 1.  The Urbana Opera House.

6 Champaign Daily Gazette. Friday 12 January 1894.  Page 1.  The Urbana Opera House.

7 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday 13 January 1894.  Page 1.  The Urbana Project

8 Champaign Daily Gazette. Wednesday 17 January 1894.  Page 8.  From Urbana.

9 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday 30 January 1894. Page 4. Continuing The Canvass.

10 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday 9 June 1894, Page 8.  From Urbana.

11 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday 9 February 1898.  Page 8. For an Opera House.

12 Champaign Daily Gazette.  28 January 1902 Page 8  It is hoped

13 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday, 31 January 1903.  Page 8.  The Opera House Project

14 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday 3 February 1906.  Mr. Chatterton In Town.

15 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday 14 March 1906.  Page 4.  Chatterton Coming Friday.

16 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday 16 March 1906.  Page 1.  Chatterton Is Here.

17 The Champaign Daily Gazette. Saturday 22 September 1906.  Page 8. An Opera House For Urbana.

18 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday 22 September 1906.  Page 8.  An Opera House For Urbana.

19 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday 16 October 1906.  Page 8.  That Opera House Again.

The Illinois Theater Company

1 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Monday, February 8, 1907.  Page 8.  NEW OPERA HOUSE.

2 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Monday, February 8, 1907.  Page 8.  NEW OPERA HOUSE.

3 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, April 9, 1907.  Page 1.  THE OPERA HOUSE

4 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, April 9, 1907.  Page 1.  THE OPERA HOUSE

5 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, April 23, 1907.  Page 8.  THE NEW OPERA HOUSE

6 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, June 18, 1907.  Page 1.  CONTRACT IS LET

7 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, June 18, 1907.  Page 1.  CONTRACT IS LET

8 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, June 18, 1907.  Page 1.  CONTRACT IS LET

9 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, June 18, 1907.  Page 1.  CONTRACT IS LET

10 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday, June 18, 1907.  Page 1.  CONTRACT IS LET

Constructing the Illinois Theatre

1 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1908.  Page 6. The Illinois Nearly Done

2 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1908.  Page 6.  The Illinois Nearly Done

3 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1908.  Page 6.  The Illinois Nearly Done 

4 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1908.  Page 6. The Illinois Nearly Done 

5 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday, July 6, 1907.  Page 6.  Work On Illinois Theatre. 

6 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, 21 February 1908.  Page 8.  Now Installing The Scenery

7 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1908.  Page 6. The Illinois Nearly Done 

8 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday, September 14, 1907.  Page 8.  Work On Illinois Theatre. 

9 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, September 25, 1907.  Page 8. To Decorate The Theatre.

10 Champaign Daily News.  9 October 1907.  Page 4.   Big Truss Arrives

11 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Thursday, October 17, 1907.  Page 1.  Chairs For The Illinois.

12 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, 21 February 1908.  Page 8.  Now Installing The Scenery.

13 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Thursday, October 24, 1907.  Page 8.  Wiring Of Illinois Theatre. 

14 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  29 October 1907.  Heating Of Illinois Theatre. 

15 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Monday, July 8, 1907.  Page 8.  To Paint The New Scenery.

16 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, 21 February 1908.  Page 8.  Now Installing The Scenery

17 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, 21 February 1908.  Page 8.  Now Installing The Scenery.

18 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Thursday, 27 February 1908.  Page 8.  Opening of Illinois Theatre

19 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1908.  Page 6.  The Illinois Nearly Done 

20 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday, 15 February 1908.  Page 8.  Theatre Stockholders Met.

Description and Features of the Theatre 

1 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, February 11, 1908.  Page 6.  The Illinois Nearly Done

2 Champaign Daily News, Saturday 10 April 1909 page 2.  Well Equipped Play House

Opening Night

1 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Tuesday 11 February 1908.  Page 6.  The Illinois Nearly Done.

2 The Champaign Daily Gazette. Tuesday 11 February 1908.  Page 6.  The Illinois Nearly Done.

3 The Champaign Daily Gazette. Wednesday 26 February 1908.  Page 4.  Tickets Going Fast.

4 The Champaign Daily Gazette. Monday 2 March 1908.  One Hundred Seats Remain. 

5 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

6 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

7 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

8 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

9 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

10 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

11 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

12 The Champaign Daily Gazette. Tuesday 11 February 1908.  Page 6.  The Illinois Nearly Done.

13 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

14 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, 4 March 1908.  Page 1.  The Sister’s New Playhouse.

Chatterton, Heiman, and Shubert

1 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday, 26 May 1908.  Page 4.  A Theatre Change

2 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday 16 June 1908.  Page 8.  The Season At The Illinois.  

3 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Friday 28 August 1908.  Page 4.  Lease Changes Hands

4 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Saturday 29 August 1908.  Page 2.  The Decks Are Cleared.  

5 Champaign Daily Gazette, Tuesday 2 March 1909. Page 8.  Theatre Stockholders Met

6 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Wednesday, July 28, 1909.  Page 10.  Marcus Heiman In The City Now.

7 Champaign Daily Gazette, Monday 20 September 1909, page 10.  Amusements

8 The Urbana Daily Courier, 19 October 1909.  Page 1.  Illinois Pays Good Dividends.

9 The Urbana Daily Courier, 24 march 1910.  Page 1.  Illinois Gets New Manager

10 The Urbana Daily Courier.  27 September 1910.  Page 5.  Shuberts Give Up Theatre Lease

11 The Urbana Daily Courier.  27 September 1910.  Page 5.  Shuberts Give Up Theatre Lease

12 The Urbana Daily Courier.  27 September 1910.  Page 5.  Shuberts Give Up Theatre Lease

13 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, December 1, 1911.  Page 1.  Illinois Theatre Co. Begins A Suit.

14 The Urbana Daily Courier.  January 6, 1912.  Page 1.  Theatre Co. Gets $6,016 Damages

15 The Urbana Daily Courier.  January 6, 1912.  Page 1.  Theatre Co. Gets $6,016 Damages

Vaudeville

1 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Monday, February 5, 1912.  Page 5.  Manage Illinois Theatre

2 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Monday, February 5, 1912.  Page 5. Manage Illinois Theatre

3 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, February 9, 1912.  Page 8.  Illinois To Open As Vaudeville House.

4 Urbana Daily Courier.  Monday, 9 February 1912.  Page 1.  Illinois Booked On Best Circuit.

5 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, February 9, 1912.  Page 8.  Illinois To Open As Vaudeville House.

6 Urbana Daily Courier.  Monday, 9 February 1912.  Page 1.  Illinois Booked On Best Circuit.

7 Urbana Daily Courier.  Monday, 9 February 1912.  Page 1.  Illinois Booked On Best Circuit.

8 Urbana Daily Courier.  Monday, 9 February 1912.  Page 1.  Illinois Booked On Best Circuit.

9 Urbana Daily Courier.  Monday, 9 February 1912.  Page 1.  Illinois Booked On Best Circuit.

10 Urbana Daily Courier.  Monday, 9 February 1912.  Page 1.  Illinois Booked On Best Circuit.

11 Urbana Daily Courier.  Monday, 9 February 1912.  Page 1.  Illinois Booked On Best Circuit. 

12 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, February 9, 1912.  Page 8.  Illinois To Open As Vaudeville House. 

13 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Monday, February 19, 1912.  Page 4.  First “Vodvil” In Illinois Theatre

14 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Monday, February 19, 1912.  Page 4.  First “Vodvil” In Illinois Theatre

15 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Saturday, June 8, 1912.  Page 8.  Mr. Moor Goes East.

16 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, July 5, 1912.  Page 1.  Marcus Heiman Leases Illinois.

17 The Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, July 5, 1912.  Page 1.  Marcus Heiman Leases Illinois.

Boxing, Wrestling, and Road Shows

1 The Champaign Daily Gazette, Wednesday, December 2, 1914, page 5.  Changes Announced In Theater Staffs

2 The Urbana Daily Courier, 26 January 1925, page 6.  Will Be No More Fights At Illinois

3 The Urbana Daily Courier, Wednesday, 5 January 1916.  Capt Cohen Becomes Illinois Manager

4 The Champaign Daily News, Thursday, 21 November 1918, page 3.  Illinois Theatre Opens Saturday.

5 The Champaign Daily News, Thursday, 21 November 1918, page 3.  Illinois Theatre Opens Saturday.

6 The Urbana Daily Courier.  5 June 1919. Page 1.  Illinois Gets K & E And Shubert Bookings.

7 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, 29 August 1919. Page 11.  The Illinois Opens Monday

8 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, 29 August 1919. Page 11.  The Illinois Opens Monday

9 Champaign Daily Gazette.  Friday, 29 August 1919. Page 11.  The Illinois Opens Monday

10 The Urbana Daily Courier.  15 January 1920. Page 1.  Duncan Takes Over Illinois Theatre

11 Urbana Daily Courier, April 22, 1920.  Page 1.  Mat Busey Buys Illinois Theatre For $18,733.66

 

The Zenith Amusement Company

1 Urbana Daily Courier.  Tuesday, 30 January 1923.  Page 2.  Ku Klux Klan To Meet In Illinois Theatre Tonight.

2 Champaign News-Gazette.  Wednesday, 31 January 1923.  Page 1.  1,000 Persons At K. K. K. Meet.

3 Urbana Daily Courier.  12 September 1923.  Page 1. Report I.T.S. And K.K.K. After Option On Illinois Theatre

4 Urbana Daily Courier.  12 September 1923.  Page 1. Report I.T.S. And K.K.K. After Option On Illinois Theatre

5 The Champaign News-Gazette.  Sunday 21 October 1923.  Page 13.  Zenith Co. Buys Illinois Theatre

6 The Champaign News-Gazette.  Tuesday 23 October 1923.  Page 2.  Zenith Company Plans Program Of Good Shows

7 The Champaign News-Gazette.  Tuesday 23 October 1923.  Page 2.  Zenith Company Plans Program Of Good Shows

8 The Champaign News-Gazette.  Tuesday 23 October 1923.  Page 2.  Zenith Company Plans Program Of Good Shows

9 Urbana Daily Courier.  Tuesday November 20 1923.  Page 1.  Klan Wedding Will Be Open To The Public

10 Urbana Daily Courier.  Saturday November 24 1923.  Page 1. Wizard Evans Dined By Local Ku Klux Klan.

11 Urbana Daily Courier.  Saturday November 24 1923.  Page 1. Wizard Evans Dined By Local Ku Klux Klan.

12 Urbana Daily Courier.  Tuesday November 20 1923.  Page 1.  Klan Wedding Will Be Open To The Public

13 Urbana Daily Courier.  Tuesday November 20 1923.  Page 1.  Klan Wedding Will Be Open To The Public

14 Urbana Daily Courier.  Tuesday November 20 1923.  Page 1.  Klan Wedding Will Be Open To The Public

15 Urbana Daily Courier.  Tuesday November 20 1923.  Page 1.  Klan Wedding Will Be Open To The Public

16 Champaign News-Gazette.  Sunday 25 November 1923.  Page 10. Initiation of 600 and Wedding Mark Two-Day Klan Convention.

17 Champaign News-Gazette.  Sunday 25 November 1923.  Page 10. Initiation of 600 and Wedding Mark Two-Day Klan Convention.

18 Champaign News-Gazette.  Sunday 25 November 1923.  Page 10. Initiation of 600 and Wedding Mark Two-Day Klan Convention.

19 Urbana Daily Courier.  Tuesday November 20 1923.  Page 1.  Klan Wedding Will Be Open To The Public.

The 1927 Illinois Theatre Fire

1 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1.  Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

2 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1.  Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

3 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1. Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

4 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1. Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

5 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1. Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

6 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1. Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

7 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1. Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

8 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1. Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

9 Clarke H. Schooley.  Champaign News-Gazette, Sunday, April 3, 1927.  Page 1. Old Illinois Theatre Burns.

10 Champaign News-Gazette, April 10, 1927.  Illinois Theatre Fire (an Illinois Water Service Company ad.)

11 Champaign News-Gazette, April 10, 1927.  Illinois Theatre Fire (an Illinois Water Service Company ad.)

12 Champaign News-Gazette, April 10, 1927.  Illinois Theatre Fire (an Illinois Water Service Company ad.)

The New Building 

1 Champaign News-Gazette, Wednesday 9 January 1929, page 2.  Foreclosure is Sought Against KKK Company

2 Champaign News-Gazette, Friday, 14 February 1930, page 2.  To Start Building 12-Family Court. 

3 Champaign News-Gazette, Friday 14 February 1930, page 2.  

4 Doug Houston, email conversation on March 17, 2021.