AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!

• Chicago
• Museum
• Avengers
• Marvel

Calling all Marvel movie and comic book fans! The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry has a massive Marvel exhibit going on until October 24, 2021. The exhibit is thought to be the largest of its kind.

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Dishwasher washes Illinois

• Dishwasher
• Shelbyville
• Josephine Cochrane
• Chicago's World Fair

Did you know that the dishwasher was invented in Shelbyville? Ever wonder who came up with the idea for the dish washing machine? The answer is Josephine Cochrane, a resident of Shelbyville who received a patent on December 28, 1886.

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Did you know? Illinois has had three capital cities since its founding

While Springfield is the seat of Illinois government today, the state has actually had two other capitals since becoming a state in 1818.

Kaskaskia became the first capital of Illinois after having served as the Territorial seat of government since 1809.

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Casey, IL: A small town with some big appeal

• Tourism
• Casey

Casey, Illinois may be a small town of under 3,000 people, but the town has gained a big reputation due to the work of one local business owner.

In an effort to give back to his community, Jim Bolin and his team at Bolin Enterprises, Inc. set about creating a series of over-sized objects for residents and tourists of the city to enjoy. Thanks to the work of Bolin and his crew, the city of Casey now offers visitors an opportunity to experience more than 30 super-sized attractions around the city.

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