The Birthplace of the Skyscraper: The Home Insurance Building built in Chicago in 1885 is often considered the world’s first true skyscraper, standing at 10 stories tall.
The Pumpkin Capital: The town of Morton, Illinois, is the pumpkin capital of the world. It packs about 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin.
Historical Firsts: Illinois was the very first state to ratify the 13th Amendment on February 1, 1865, which abolished slavery.