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The mystery of ice cream sundaes’ origin

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Friday, January 08, 2021 11:00 AM
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4480816Ice cream sundaes are a staple of the American dessert diet. What you may not know, is that they have been around for 124 years. Strangely, their origin is somewhat of a mystery. However, their birthplace can be narrowed down to three states: New York, Wisconsin, or Illinois.

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Merry Christmas

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Friday, December 25, 2020 08:30 AM
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Merry ChristmasThe Christmas holiday is here. This traditionally Christian holiday marks the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ.

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2020 Top stories

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020 10:17 AM
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2020 recapWhile 2020 was certainly not what anyone expected, Illinois still had much to celebrate. Throughout this tough year, neighbors came together to provide for their communities and exemplify what it means to be an Illinoisan. Here are some of our top stories of 2020:

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Krafted in Illinois

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020 08:30 AM
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Kraft signHave you ever had a cheeseburger or grilled cheese sandwich? If you have, then chances are you’ve had Kraft cheese. But did you know that Kraft began selling cheese in 1903 and opened its first cheese plant in Stockton, Illinois in 1914?

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