A quick look at some of the surprising people, places and things in Illinois. Episodes coming in December!!!
Heritage Corridor Destinations
The Story About Morton and their contribution to Halloween!
The Story About Whitcomb Judson and how he invented something you likely use every day!
The Story About Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo will leave you hungry for more!!!
The Story About George Washington Gale is a lofty tale!
You might say The Story About Charles Gunther is a sweet one!
This story really tugs at your heart!
A hero...or an outlaw? This is the story of Berry Stapp.
Two men teamed up to change the future for millions of kids and their college careers!
The story about the Home Insurance Building is one TALL tale!
The story about Franklin Lennox Thomas and how he took trauma and turned it into comedy.
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.
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.
An actor, a salesman and one of the wealthiest men in Illinois... from one small idea.
The started with Candy Corn...and developed a treat from it that's enjoyed around the world!
The reason why you won't find a very popular restaurant that's franchised around the world in one small Illinois town!
I bet Leo never thought his invention would have a song written about it!
Frederick is responsible for the first "junk food"...bet you can't guess what it is!!!
Joseph was nearly 70 years old when he established his claim to fame!
A woman's compassion has turned into an international event!!!
Sometimes your passion will break you, and this was the case for Arthur.
He wasn't alive to even see what he's most famous for!!
She's from Springfield, IL and became one of the wealthiest women in the world!!
Did you ever wonder why they spelled it like that?
How did one of the top awards in sports get started? This is The Story About Elmer Blasco.
The little snack, that made millions!!! This is The Story About Leo Hirshfield.
Sometimes when times are tough, you just have to get creative. This is The Story About Omar and Cora Fanning.
We're all thankful for this ladies invention. This is The Story of Josephine Garis.
Sometimes you just need to think BIG!!! This is the story about Casey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A prodigy, a college dropout and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. This is the story about Dewey.
A business that turned a need into a marketing opportunity.
How this treat that was created in Illinois and introduced to the world is The Story About JF MCullough.
Look for the first episode of Secrets and Surprises in Illinois on December 4th!!!
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