Chicago: birthplace of the Ferris wheel
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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?
Illinois State Cancer Registry selected to support national research program
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Illinois has long lead the way in research aimed at improving the quality of life for state residents, as the selection of the Illinois State Cancer Registry to participate in a prestigious national program demonstrates.
The ISCR is a program of the Illinois Department of Public Health that collects and provides data relating to the occurrence of cancer in Illinois. This data allows medical professionals and communities to learn how to better treat cancer in patients and to identify potential causes of cancer cases by mapping where they occur.
“Time for Me to Drive” campaign highlights opportunities to travel across Illinois
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With summer on the horizon and COVID-19 vaccination rates rising, many Americans may be looking for opportunities to hit the road. Luckily, the Illinois Office of Tourism has decided to give them a lot of options.
The Office of Tourism and Governor JB Pritzker have newly announced their “Time for Me to Drive” multi-state ad campaign, which shows people suffering from cabin fever the many opportunities Illinois offers for tourists with every interest. Their newly updated website, “Enjoy Illinois,” features more than 60 road trip itineraries and highlights things to do and places to see from across the state.
A very Bueller day
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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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