Secrets and Surprises in Illinois

The Story About Morton 28.10.2024 2:00 ↓

The Story About Morton and their contribution to Halloween!

The Story About Whitcomb Judson 21.10.2024 2:00 ↓

The Story About Whitcomb Judson and how he invented something you likely use every day!

The Story About Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo 07.10.2024 2:00 ↓

The Story About Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo will leave you hungry for more!!!

The Story About George Washington Gale 30.09.2024 1:59 ↓

The Story About George Washington Gale is a lofty tale!

The Story About Charles Gunther 23.09.2024 1:59 ↓

You might say The Story About Charles Gunther is a sweet one!

The Story About Daniel Hale Williams 16.09.2024 1:59 ↓

This story really tugs at your heart!

The Story About Berry Stapp 09.09.2024 2:00 ↓

A hero...or an outlaw? This is the story of Berry Stapp.

The Story About William Rainey Harper, J. Stanley Brown and Higher Education 26.08.2024 2:00 ↓

Two men teamed up to change the future for millions of kids and their college careers!

The Story About the Home Insurance Building 19.08.2024 2:00 ↓

The story about the Home Insurance Building is one TALL tale!

The Story About Franklin Lennox Thomas 12.08.2024 1:59 ↓

The story about Franklin Lennox Thomas and how he took trauma and turned it into comedy.

The Story About Ed Waldmire 05.08.2024 2:00 ↓

Every year, millions of people go to fairs around the country and enjoy this treat...turns out, it's a staple at this Illinois restaurant.

The Story About Bernard Fantus 29.07.2024 2:00 ↓

His first creation that saved lives around the world wasn't enough...his second creation has saved 10's of millions lives is what he's most know for.

The Story About Ty 22.07.2024 2:00 ↓

An actor, a salesman and one of the wealthiest men in Illinois... from one small idea.

The Story About the Goelitz Family 15.07.2024 2:00 ↓

The started with Candy Corn...and developed a treat from it that's enjoyed around the world!

The Story About Gene and Betty Hoots 08.07.2024 1:59 ↓

The reason why you won't find a very popular restaurant that's franchised around the world in one small Illinois town!

The Story About Leo Hulseman 24.06.2024 2:00 ↓

I bet Leo never thought his invention would have a song written about it!

The Story About Frederick Rueckheim 17.06.2024 2:01 ↓

Frederick is responsible for the first "junk food"...bet you can't guess what it is!!!

The Story About Joseph Glidden 10.06.2024 2:00 ↓

Joseph was nearly 70 years old when he established his claim to fame!

The Story About Eunice 27.05.2024 2:00 ↓

A woman's compassion has turned into an international event!!!

The Story About George Hancock 20.05.2024 2:02 ↓

This story is a HIT!!!

The Story About Arthur 13.05.2024 2:00 ↓

Sometimes your passion will break you, and this was the case for Arthur.

The Story About John 06.05.2024 2:00 ↓

He wasn't alive to even see what he's most famous for!!

The Story About Marjorie 29.04.2024 1:59 ↓

She's from Springfield, IL and became one of the wealthiest women in the world!!

The Story About One of America's Favorite Desserts 22.04.2024 1:59 ↓

Did you ever wonder why they spelled it like that?

The Story About Robert Wadlow 15.04.2024 2:00 ↓

This story is a tall tale!