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Famed actor Michael Peña has taken on a wide variety of roles throughout his entire career such as a comedic superhero sidekick and a mysterious as well as creepy hotel host. But did you know that he is a Chicago native?
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A staple at any carnival or fair is the Ferris wheel, but did you know that the Ferris wheel is over 120 years old?
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“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” That line guided director John Hughes when capturing the city of Chicago for his film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Hughes wanted the film to be a love letter to Chicago and included many iconic locations.
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Did you know that the dishwasher was invented in Shelbyville? Ever wonder who came up with the idea for the dish washing machine? The answer is Josephine Cochrane, a resident of Shelbyville who received a patent on December 28, 1886.
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While Springfield is the seat of Illinois government today, the state has actually had two other capitals since becoming a state in 1818.
Kaskaskia became the first capital of Illinois after having served as the Territorial seat of government since 1809.