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Secrets and Surprises in Illinois
by Heritage Corridor Destinations
A quick look at some of the surprising people, places and things in Illinois. New episodes released come your was most Mondays!!
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The Story About Morton
The Story About Morton and their contribution to Halloween!
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The Story About Whitcomb Judson
The Story About Whitcomb Judson and how he invented something you likely use every day!
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The Story About Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo
The Story About Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo will leave you hungry for more!!!
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The Story About George Washington Gale
The Story About George Washington Gale is a lofty tale!
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The Story About Charles Gunther
You might say The Story About Charles Gunther is a sweet one!
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The Story About Daniel Hale Williams
This story really tugs at your heart!
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The Story About Berry Stapp
A hero...or an outlaw? This is the story of Berry Stapp.
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The Story About William Rainey Harper, J. Stanley Brown and Higher Education
Two men teamed up to change the future for millions of kids and their college careers!
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The Story About the Home Insurance Building
The story about the Home Insurance Building is one TALL tale!
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The Story About Franklin Lennox Thomas
The story about Franklin Lennox Thomas and how he took trauma and turned it into comedy.
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The Story About Ed Waldmire
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.
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The Story About Bernard Fantus
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.
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The Story About Ty
An actor, a salesman and one of the wealthiest men in Illinois... from one small idea.
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The Story About the Goelitz Family
The started with Candy Corn...and developed a treat from it that's enjoyed around the world!
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The Story About Gene and Betty Hoots
The reason why you won't find a very popular restaurant that's franchised around the world in one small Illinois town!
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The Story About Leo Hulseman
I bet Leo never thought his invention would have a song written about it!
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The Story About Frederick Rueckheim
Frederick is responsible for the first "junk food"...bet you can't guess what it is!!!
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The Story About Joseph Glidden
Joseph was nearly 70 years old when he established his claim to fame!
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The Story About Eunice
A woman's compassion has turned into an international event!!!
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The Story About George Hancock
This story is a HIT!!!
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The Story About Arthur
Sometimes your passion will break you, and this was the case for Arthur.
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The Story About John
He wasn't alive to even see what he's most famous for!!
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The Story About Marjorie
She's from Springfield, IL and became one of the wealthiest women in the world!!
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The Story About One of America's Favorite Desserts
Did you ever wonder why they spelled it like that?
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The Story About Robert Wadlow
This story is a tall tale!
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The Story About Arlo Shirk
This story is just nuts!
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The Story About Clyde Tombaugh
This story is out of this world!
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The Story About Elmer Blasco
How did one of the top awards in sports get started? This is The Story About Elmer Blasco.
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The Story About Leo Hirshfield
The little snack, that made millions!!! This is The Story About Leo Hirshfield.
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The Story About Omar and Cora Fanning
Sometimes when times are tough, you just have to get creative. This is The Story About Omar and Cora Fanning.
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The Story About Josephine Garis
We're all thankful for this ladies invention. This is The Story of Josephine Garis.
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The Story About Casey
Sometimes you just need to think BIG!!! This is the story about Casey.
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The Story About William Boyce
This entrepreneur founded one of the largest youth organizations in the United States after a foggy trip to London, England. This is the story about William Boyce.
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The Story About Isadore Horween
For more than 80 years this man and is company have been a part of every NFL football game. This is the story about Isadore Horween.
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The Story About Elzie Segar
His childhood in Illinios helped his career flourish and continued to inspire him all the way to New York City. This is The Story of Elzie Segar.
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The Story About Burt and Irv
These two military men joined forces after World War II to create a brand that grew around the world. This is The Story About Burt and Irv.
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The Story About Dewey
A prodigy, a college dropout and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. This is the story about Dewey.
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The Story About James Dewar
How an iconic American dessert came to be.
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The Story About Gerhart Suppiger
A business that turned a need into a marketing opportunity.
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The Story About JF McCullough
How this treat that was created in Illinois and introduced to the world is The Story About JF MCullough.
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