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      Field Museum - Chicago, Illinois 

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      Published on 10-31-2011 12:14 AM

      Field Museum
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      This world-class museum is a must-see for any visitor to Chicago. It's most famous exhibit is Sue, 'the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered.' ...
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      Filini Bar and Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois 

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      Published on 06-17-2013 12:45 AM

      Filini Bar and Restaurant
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      If you are looking for great, fresh, Italian food, this restaurant is where you need to plan a meal. Adjoining the ...
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      John Deere Historic Site - Grand Detour, Illinois 

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      Published on 10-13-2014 01:12 AM

      John Deere Blacksmith Statue
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      John Deere created his "self-polishing" plow at his blacksmith shop here in 1837. That invention was the first step in what has become ...
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      John Deere Pavilion - Moline, Illinois 

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      Published on 08-20-2011 12:03 AM

      Pavilion Tractors
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      The John Deere Pavilion is a celebration of the iconic "Green Tractor's" past, present, and future. It includes a showroom with ...
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      Leaning Tower of Niles - Niles, Illinois 

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      Published on 08-28-2011 12:03 PM

      Leaning Tower of Niles
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      You don't have to go to Italy to get a glimpse of the iconic leaning tower. Since 1934, there's been a half-size replica of the Pisan architectural curiosity in the Chicago suburb of ...
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      Lincoln Monument State Memorial - Dixon, Illinois 

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      Published on 10-15-2014 01:16 AM

      Lincoln in Dixon
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      A statue of a young Abraham Lincoln commemorates Lincoln's service in the Black Hawk War. Lincoln served with the Illinois Militia and was stationed here at Fort Dixon in 1832. This is possibly the only statue showing Lincoln in uniform. ...
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      Lou Mitchell's Restaurant and Bakery - Chicago, Illinois 

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      Published on 08-02-2011 04:18 PM

      Lou Mitchell's, Chicago
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      Lou Mitchell's legendary restaurant and bakery first opened for business in 1923 and has been a Chicago institution ever since, serving breakfasts, lunches and ...
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