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Did you know? The zipper was invented in Chicago by Talon Zipper

Details: Thursday, November 29, 2018 09:16 AM

Talon Zipper Pic Did you know? The zipper was invented in Chicago by Talon Zipper, founded in 1893.

Before creating the zipper, Talon Zipper was best known for producing a hook-less fastener for shoes and boots. They observed a need in the fashion world for an easier method of fastening clothes than the dozens of buttons on fashionable high-button boots, and the zipper was born.

Illinois Bicentennial: Kankakee County Courthouse

Details: Thursday, November 29, 2018 08:31 AM

ili hutchinson 112818 On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the nation’s 21st state. As we come to our state’s 200th birthday, we asked senators to talk about people or places in their districts that represent the best of Illinois’ rich past and how that is shown in local history, tourism, culture or community impact.

Senator Toi Hutchinson chose to highlight the Kankakee County Courthouse in her district to mark Illinois’ Bicentennial. In the area of town now known as Courthouse Square, the building has served the community as its government home since 1912.

Illinois Bicentennial: GAR Memorial Hall and Museum

Details: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 01:41 PM

ili holmes 112818 On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the nation’s 21st state. As we come to our state’s 200th birthday, we asked senators to talk about people or places in their districts that represent the best of Illinois’ rich past and how that is shown in local history, tourism, culture or community impact.

The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial is a beautiful limestone building in downtown Aurora, founded for Civil War veterans 152 years ago.

Illinois Bicentennial: DuSable Museum of African-American History

Details: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 11:51 AM

ili collins 112818 On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the nation’s 21st state. As we come to our state’s 200th birthday, we asked senators to talk about people or places in their districts that represent the best of Illinois’ rich past and how that is shown in local history, tourism, culture or community impact.