What do Dick Tracey, Mother Jones, and Ronald Reagan have in common? They all made the pages of Illinois history. McDonald’s, Michael Jordan, and Mary Todd Lincoln? They’re here as well. This Day in Illinois History offers a bite-sized, day-by-day sampler of significant events in the history of the 21st state. Open This Day in Illinois History to any date throughout the year and you’ll discover a wealth of events and individuals that together add unique color to the mosaic of Illinois history. There’s a great train robbery in Lake County, a Jazz genius from East St. Louis, a Joliet-born queen of film noir, and an underemployed astronomer who, in the midst of the Great Depression, built the nation’s most advanced radio telescope in his Wheaton backyard. This Day in Illinois History is a perfect resource for teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating fast of the

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