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Visit historic Cave-In-Rock State Park

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Wednesday, April 01, 2015 10:36 AM

Cave-In-Rock State Park

Located in southern Illinois, the heavily wooded Cave-In-Rock State Park sits across high bluffs overlooking the scenic Ohio River. The park is named after the 55-foot-wide cave that was carved out of limestone rock by water thousands of years ago.

Steeped in rich history dating back several centuries, Cave-In-Rock once served as shelter for Native Americans and French explorers. During the late 18th century and early 19th century, it was rumored to be frequented by outlaws. This reputation led the cave to be used as the backdrop for a scene in the 1962 movie “How the West Was Won.”

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Evanston voted to lead Earth Hour celebration by World Wildlife Fund

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:22 AM

Fountain Square EvanstonBoard members of the World Wildlife Fund named Evanston to lead the United States in observance of Earth Hour, an annual celebration of sustainability efforts.

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Gem City celebrates 175th anniversary

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015 03:19 PM

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Quincy is inviting residents and tourists to come take part in a yearlong celebration of the city’s 175th anniversary. The event began Feb. 3, and the city plans other festivities throughout the year, including a parade in May.

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Amtrak Train Days to kick off in Chicago

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015 12:09 PM

Amtrak Train Days to kick off in Chicago

This year on May 9, Amtrak will kick off its “Amtrak Train Days” campaign from Chicago’s Union Station. This series of events is in honor of National Train Day and part of an effort to show why trains matter. The events will take place across 20 locations starting in May and going through October.

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Historic Chicago district becomes National Park

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Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:00 AM

Historic Chicago district to be named National ParkPresident Barack Obama has named a unique Chicago neighborhood as a national monument, recognizing Illinois' history in the railroad industry and a unique part of the birth of the labor rights movement in the United States.

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