More than 3/4 of all pumpkins harvested for processing in the U.S. come from Illinois.
Charles Lindbergh crashed two planes in Illinois in 1926; one in Rutland Township and the other in Covell.
The Australian Lungfish named Granddad came to the Shedd Aquarium during the 1933 World's Fair and is the oldest fish living in any aquarium or zoo in the world.
In Mount Pulaski, IL, it is illegal for boys to throw snowballs at trees (girls can).
The world's first farm silo was invented in Spring Grove, IL.
The official state dance of Illinois is square dancing.
In Galesburg, IL, "fancy bike riding" is illegal on any city street.
The first U.S. blood bank was at Cook County Hospital in 1937.
Jane Addams was born in Cedarville, IL and was the first American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Belleville, IL banned anyone older than 12 years old from Trick-Or-Treating.
"Wild Bill" Hickok was born in Troy Grove, IL.
The wind power in Illinois reduces 5,550,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually which is equal to taking 980,000 cars off the road.
Peoria is the oldest community in Illinois, holds the country's oldest community theater, and has the country's oldest Santa Claus parade.
Olney, IL has squirrel protection laws that can carry up to $750 in fines for an offense.
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