What is illinois famous for?

Ottawa, Freeport, Jonesboro, Charleston, Galesburg, Quincy and Alton hosted the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates that stirred interest all over the country in the slavery issue. The first Aquarium opened in Chicago, 1893. read more

Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13 th amendment to abolish slavery. 23. Illinois had two other state capitals before Springfield, Kaskaskia and Vandalia. 22. Only two buildings survived the great Chicago fire, the Chicago Water Tower and Pumping Station. 21. Ronald Reagan's famous childhood home is in Dixon, IL, but his birthplace is Tampico. read more