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On This Day - April 18, 1818

April 18, 1818: President James Monroe signs the bill admitting Illinois to the Union

On This Day - April 17, 1918

April 17, 1918: Oscar-winning actor William Holden is born in O'Fallon

On This Day - April 16, 1979

April 16, 1979: Jane Byrne is elected as the first female mayor of Chicago

On This Day - April 15, 1955

April 15, 1955: Oak Park-born Ray Kroc opens the first McDonald's restaurant chain location in Des Plaines

On This Day - April 14, 1846

April 14, 1846: Members of the Donner Party leave Springfield on their ill-fated wagon trek to California

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