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On This Day - December 5, 1970

Dec. 5, 1970 - The final leg of the Dan Ryan Expressway opens in Chicago.

On This Day - December 4, 1820

Dec. 4, 1820 - The second Illinois General Assembly convenes.

On This Day - December 3, 2017

Dec. 3, 2017 - Illinois begins a yearlong celebration to commemorate its 200th birthday.

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