Sunday, September 11, 2011

The Illinois Heroes of 9-11-01

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This weekend, we've honored the heroes of 9-11 — some of whom died that day, and some of whom are still alive. All, of course, will ...
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A Prairie State Treasure: Jim Cornelison

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On this blog, we like to post about Illinois treasurers.  Well, Illinois certainly has one in Jim Cornelison, known for signing the Star Ban...
Friday, September 9, 2011

The Ole' Miss at the Illinois/Iowa Border

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As a University of Iowa alumnus, I've driven over the Mississippi River at the Illinois/Iowa border countless times — and it's one o...
Monday, September 5, 2011

This Day in 1901: Minor League Baseball Founded in Chicago

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On this day (September 5) in 1901, a group of minor league baseball team executives met a the Leland Hotel in Chicago to found the National ...
Sunday, September 4, 2011

Pic of the Week: I&M Canal Lock 8

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We've posted previously about the I&M Canal , and we'll have a future post about the location of this week's pic of the week...
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Illinois Railway Museum in Union, IL

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If you want to have a truly enjoyable day (whether or not you have kids), then you should make the trek up to Union, IL (in McHenry County) ...
Monday, August 29, 2011

On This Day: Infamous 1968 Democratic National Convention Closes in Chicago

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On this day (August 29) in 1968, the infamous Democratic National Convention came to a close at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. ...