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April 24, 1987: The Clinton Power Station, recognizable by its sky blue reactor building, begins commercial operation

April 23, 1901: Illinois Caverns State Natural Area in southwest Monroe County receives its first paying visitors

April 22, 1967: Actress, comedian, author and TV personality Sherri Shepherd is born in Chicago

April 21, 1999: Film critic Roger Ebert and his wife, Chaz, launch Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival

April 20, 1889: Abraham Joseph “A.J.” Balaban is born in Chicago

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