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About Illinois Treasures:
Illinois Treasures is a part of the national "America's Treasures". We've researched facts about Illinois and we've discovered all types of people, places and things from around the state.
Now we are planning to roll out Illinois Treasures on a larger scale. We're telling you the stories you'll find fascinating. You'll discover facts about Illinois in categories such as History, Arts, Entertainment, Geography, Sports and General Trivia.
There's a wealth of information about Illinois just waiting to be uncovered. That's what we do. We discover the little known facts that are buried all around you. You'll be surprised at what we will uncover. And there's always more to be discovered so share in the vast wealth of information that is Illinois Treasures.
Join us on the adventure as we travel the state in search of Illinois Treasures. |
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Welcome to Illinois Treasures!
Illinois Treasures uncovers the stories behind the trivia questions. Traveling all over the state, we reveal golden nuggets of fascinating facts. Discover the stories about Illinois' Trivia such as….
Superman
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago Bears
The list is endless!
Illinois Treasures is unique. It connects with community from a grassroots level.
“Illinois Treasures” appeals to family viewership while also being of interest to history buffs, community leaders, tourists. It includes a website where viewers can participate in the discovery of trivia facts and stories which keeps people involved. |
Check out these trivia facts from America's Treasures:
1. Where can you find the dive capitol of the world?
2. Name the city with the first skyscraper.
3. Where was Babe Ruth born?
4. Where was the first rocket created?
5. Name the largest cereal company in the world.
6. Name the largest cave in America.
7. Mount Vernon was home to what U.S. President?
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Geography:
1. Where is the home of Superman?
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Answer 1
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General Trivia:
2. Name one inventor who made his fortune from farm marchinery.
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Answer 2
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General Trivia:
3. What does the name "Illinois" mean?
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Answer 3
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General Trivia:
4. What game was invented in Illinois?
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Answer 4
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Sports:
5. What was the original name for the Chicago Bears?
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Answer 5
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History:
6. What is the state slogan?
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Answer 6
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History:
7. The home of President Ulysses S. Grant is preserved in what town?
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Answer 7
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Geography:
8. More deaths during the Civil War in prison camp occurred where?
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Answer 8
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Sports:
9. Name a famous tennis champion from Illinois.
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Answer 9
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Arts:
10. Ray Bradbury is known for writing what book with numbers in the title?
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Answer 10
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Join our TEAM as a trivia buff!
We are traveling the nation in search of fascinating facts! We are uncovering treasures from every state. We would love to have you on our search team. So as we visit your state, you can help us discover the stories behind the trivia around you! Just let us know about you. Register on our site and list yourself as an expert. You are an expert on something, right?
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