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March 24, 1978: An Easter weekend ice storm paralyzes central and southern Illinois

March 23, 1901: The first Chicago Auto Show takes place – seven years before Henry Ford would introduce the Model T

March 22, 1952: The Giants of Hebron High School defeat Quincy High School 64-59 in overtime to win the boys basketball state title

March 21, 1860: Lt. Gov. John Wood becomes Illinois’ 12th governor

March 20, 1920: George Halas, “Mr. Everything,” arrives in Decatur to begin coaching the Decatur Staleys, the football club of Staley Manufacturing

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