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A very Bueller day

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Thursday, May 13, 2021 08:30 AM
  • Chicago
  • Willis Tower
  • SearsTower
  • Ferris Bueller's Day Off

9694638828 8349c5f990 b“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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Dishwasher washes Illinois

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 08:30 AM
  • Dishwasher
  • Shelbyville
  • Josephine Cochrane
  • Chicago's World Fair

dishwasherDid 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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Did you know? Illinois has had three capital cities since its founding

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Monday, April 19, 2021 03:56 PM

capitalWhile 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.

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Today is National Twinkie Day!

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Tuesday, April 06, 2021 03:00 PM
  • Twinkie

TwinkiesThis year, National Twinkie Day is celebrated April 6. Did you know Twinkies were created in Illinois? One of America’s favorite snack food was created in 1930 by James Dewer at Conventional Baking Company in River Forest, Ill.

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Superman flies into Illinois

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 08:30 AM
  • Chicago
  • Superman
  • Man of Steel
  • Zack Snyder
  • Chicago Union Station
  • Henry Cavill

762854It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the man of steel! Did you know that parts of the hit film “Man of Steel” were filmed in Illinois? Many of the most pivotal scenes in the movie were filmed in and near Chicago. (Spoilers for “Man of Steel ahead”.)

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  5. Did you know? Illinois has the second most American bald eagles
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