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      Navy Pier Ferris Wheel - Chicago, Illinois 

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      Peter Thody
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      Published on 04-07-2011 04:27 PM

      Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
      Photo by Peter Thody
      This Chicago landmark has been attracting riders of all ages for generations; what isn't always ...
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      Rock Island Arsenal Museum - Rock Island, Illinois 

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      Published on 10-16-2012 12:51 AM

      Rock Island Arsenal Memorial Park
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      Created in 1905, The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is the second oldest Army museum in the US. The free museum features movies and ...
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      Rock Island Confederate Cemetery - Rock Island, Illinois 

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      Published on 07-05-2012 12:09 AM

      Confederate Memorial
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      During the Civil War, Rock Island was home to one of the largest POW camps in the Union. More than 12 thousand Confederate soldiers were stationed here, and ...
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      Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home - Dixon, Illinois 

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      Published on 06-18-2011 12:05 AM

      Reagan Home
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      This is the house where Ronald Reagan lived when his family moved to Dixon in 1920. He was 9 years old at the time, and would stay ...
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      Shedd Aquarium - Chicago, Illinois 

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      Published on 07-02-2013 12:15 AM

      Jellyfish at Shedd Aquarium
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      There are over 32,500 animals on display in eight exhibit areas. The Aquarium has been open since 1930 and is a national historic landmark. The park hosts the oldest aquatic animal ...
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      Six Flags Great America - Gurnee, Illinois 

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      Published on 08-11-2011 12:06 AM

      Viper and Raging Bull
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      Featuring 14 roller coasters, Six Flags Great America is one of the most popular theme parks in the US. Highlights include:"Raging Bull," a 73 mph hyper-coaster, ...
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      Superman Statue - Metropolis, Illinois 

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      Published on 07-16-2015 10:44 AM

      superman with megan
      Photo by Mark Sedenquist
      The welcome sign to Metropolis proudly claims Metropolis as the 'Hometown of Superman.' Downtown Metropolis is called Superman Square and there is a huge Superman statue located in front of the Massac County Courthouse. The town has an annual Superman festival on the second weekend of June. ...
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