Illinois is a state full of surprises, and who better to spotlight its hidden gems and fun quirks than the people who call it home? Residents from across the state have shared their favorite Illinois facts, let's see how many of them you already know. Unusual Facts About Illinois Did you...
Illinois became the first state to decriminalize homosexuality by repealing sodomy laws in 1961 Police raided the Stonewall Inn in 1969, prompting a massive series of demonstrations that became the modern gay rights movement. Later in 1969, The Advocate adopted its current name and began publication...
They were asked this question: "Name one thing unique or interesting about your town". Then they were asked to put their town on the map. 27 people at the Fair participated. There were many interesting responses. By exploring this map you will learn many fun facts about Central Illinois ...
# Illinois # Cook County # Chicago TripBlog Dec 20, 2024 Catalogue Basic Facts about the Bean Who designed the Bean? When was the Bean constructed? How large is the Bean? What does the Bean mean? Can you touch the Bean? Do they clean the Bean?
Impress friends with these fun US state facts © Skreidzeleu / Shutterstock Alabama While Mardi Gras is most associated with New Orleans, the Alabama city of Mobile is where the tradition originated in the US. Alaska Not only is Alaska the largest state in the country (more than twice as...
Ten fun facts about Chicago1. Chicago's Influence and Reach Goes Beyond Illinois The city of Chicago is not only a major hub in the state of Illinois, but its metropolitan area actually extends into two other states: Wisconsin and Indiana. This means that the city's influence and impact ...
Near the center of the United States lies Illinois, a state famous for its farms as well as its cities. Learn interesting and fun Illinois facts here.
The state with the highest pumpkin acreage September 6th 2024 Fun fact! Illinois grows the most pumpkins in the country with 17,600 acres. Click to read more! Lentil history August 30th 2024 Fun fact! Archaeological evidence indicates that lentils have been cultivated as far back as 8,000-10...
Ten fun facts about San Antonio1. The Most Popular Destination in Texas San Antonio is the most popular destination in Texas, with millions of visitors each year. It's no surprise why - the city is home to a variety of attractions, from the iconic Alamo to the River Walk, SeaWorld, ...
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) is the only U.S. president who was also a licensed bartender. He was co-owner of Berry and Lincoln, a saloon in Springfield, Illinois.[3] George H. W. Bush (1924-) was the first serving vice president to be elected president since Martin Van Buren.[12]...