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Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield

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Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield

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    Illinois

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    View pictures from the state of Illinois on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.

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    From the wooden parks of the 19th century to today's retro-modern stadiums, ballpark design has changed with the times. Explore these trends and some of the historic parks that epitomize them.

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    America's Tallest Building

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    Chicago's Willis Tower, formerly named Sears Tower, is the tallest building in North America. What does it take to maintain and operate this massive skyscraper?

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  • The Many Moods of Al Capone
    The Many Moods of Al Capone

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    There's more than meets the eye to Al Capone, the Prohibition-era leader of organized crime in Chicago.

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  • Path to the Podium: Barack Obama
    Path to the Podium: Barack Obama

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    Follow Barack Obama's political journey from his early years to the White House.

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  • Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial
    Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial

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    A quick look at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, and the aftermath.

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  • Chicago Pizza
    Chicago Pizza

    Video Clip (3:39)

    If you're craving a slice, the United States boasts nearly 70,000 pizzerias. To experience the true deep dish style, however, you have to head to Chicago.

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