Did you know?

• The Ice Cream Sundae originated in Evanston, IL
• Illinois’ is home to the world’s only river that flows backward
• The name "Illinois" comes from a Native American word meaning "tribe of superior men"
• The world's first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885
• The Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower), located in Chicago, is the tallest building on the North American continent. It was the world's tallest building from 1973 until 1996. It covers two city blocks and rises one-quarter mile above the ground. From the top of Willis Tower, you can see four states
• The Chicago River is dyed green on Saint Patrick's Day
• The state is the country's largest producer of pumpkins, second-largest producer of corn, and leading producer of arguments about whether or not ketchup is an acceptable condiment for a hot dog