As January in Illinois brings along cold temperatures, snow and ice, are you looking to have some winter fun?
Alongside sledding, skiing, or making a snowman, ice rinks are a fun and popular place for kids and families to gather and enjoy a winter activity. Illinois is home to many ice rinks that house a plethora of different opportunities for everyone to enjoy!
Are you a Broadway fan? Then you might be surprised to know that famous performer and choreographer, Bob Fosse, was from Illinois!
Born and raised in Chicago, Fosse was drawn to dance at a young age. Starting at age 13, he had the opportunity to perform professionally in Chicago with Charles Grass as the Riff Brothers. Their performances toured venues across Chicago, as well as USO theaters and Eagles Clubs.
As the holidays are nearing us, many museums in the state are offering free admission dates throughout the month of December! If you are looking free, family fun activities check out the locations and dates below:
Did you know? Illinois native LaRoyce Hawkins is best known for his lead role in NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” where he plays Officer Kevin Atwater.
Hawkins is an American actor born and raised in Harvey, Illinois, where he attended Thornton High School and first endeavored into acting and stand-up comedy. During high school, he was a member of the speech team, where he became a two-time state champion. In 2005, he captured the state title in the Illinois High School Association’s Original Comedy event.
As we get closer to Halloween, many enjoy watching horror movies to set the tone of the holiday. From ghosts, demons and goblins to evil, abandoned and haunted places, a wide range of these scary films were made right here in Illinois.
Here are just a few of the creepiest ghoulish movies filmed in the state:
Have you watched any of these horror films? It’s thanks to the rich, filming history and locations across the state that flock movie producers here every year.