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On This Day - January 30, 1885

Jan. 30, 1885: Richard J. Oglesby becomes the first Illinois governor to be inaugurated three times

On This Day - January 29, 1963

Jan. 29, 1963: Red Grange – nicknamed “the Galloping Ghost” for his frequent touchdowns – is inducted as a charter member of the National Football League Hall of Fame

On This Day - January 28, 1851

Jan. 28, 1851: The Illinois General Assembly grants a charter to the trustees of Northwestern University

On This Day - January 26, 1986

Jan. 26, 1986: The Chicago Bears defeat the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX

On This Day - January 25, 1916

Jan. 25, 1916: Jack Brickhouse, the legendary Chicago Cubs play-by-play announcer, is born in Peoria

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