The first state we enter upon leaving America's Dairyland is ...
ILLINOIS
Did you know ...?
The first aquarium opened in Chicago in 1893
Metropolis the home of Superman really exists in Southern Illinois
Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery
Des Plaines is home to the first McDonalds
The Illinois state dance is Square Dancing (Anyone else learn this in gym class?)
Illinois boasts the highest number of personalized license plates
The first animal purchased for the Lincoln Park Zoo was a bear cub for $10 in 1874
The Chicago River is dyed green on Saint Patrick's Day
Our arch nemesis calls this place home
Does this change your guess? Stay tuned for the next state on our virtual road trip!
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