Illinois - the Land of Lincoln, the Prairie State, the Inland Empire State

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Postmarked: Carol Stream, Illinois; December 2024

South of the Kankakee-Iroquois County line, the original alignment of the Dixie Highway followed Main Street, now East Avenue, through Papineau from 1915 to 1920. After concrete paving was completed in 1920, downtown Papineau was bypassed. Papineau has a number of businesses catering to passing motorists including the William Wilfe Buffet and Jule Clement's Restaurant.
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Postmarked: Carol Stream, Illinois; October 2024

This aerial view of Chicago Height's shows Bloom High School (center), Chicago Road (right), and the Dixie Highway angling off to the left. The Dixie Highway cutoff eliminated the ring-angle turns of the orgininal alignment on Joe Orr Road and Chicago Road.
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Postmarked: Carol Stream, Illinois; October 2024

Chicago
Postcrossing: USA; 14 days; 596 miles
Postmarked: October 2024

Chicago, Illinois
Chicago skyline, as seen from Lake Michigan, lit up at night.
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Postmarked: Chicago, Illinois; 2024

CHICAGO
The lights of Chicago's Navy Pier glowing at sundown.
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Postmarked: August 2024

Located on Lake Michigan, just east of Chicago's downtown, Navy Pier has been a Chicago landmark since it first opened in 1916. Originally designed as both a shipping and recreational facility, the Pier also served as a military training site during two world wars, a venue for concerts and exhibitions, and the temporary home for a once-fledging University of Illinois' Chicago campus. Today, Navy Pier showcases a unique collection of restaurants andf shops in addition to unequalled recreational facilities.
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Postmarked: August 2024

CHICAGO, THE WINDY CITY - Chicago's deservedy - famous skyline.
From my dad: Feburary 2003

The Chicago skyline and marina.
From my dad: April 1995

MILLENIUM PARK
Chicago
The once underused corner of Grant Park is now a world-class public space. The Jay Spritzker Pavilion seats 4,000, plus has a 95,000 square-foot lawn area. It is crowned with a stainless steel trellis that defines the space and provides a place to hang speakers for concert goers' enjoyment. The park is recognized as Chicago's newest cultural venue.
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Postmarked: Grand Rapids, Michigan; July 2019

Chicago, Illinois
A spectacular view of Chicago from every angle.
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Postmarked: Carol Stream, Illinois; July 2019

Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan
From my aunt: Chicago, Illinois; March 1993

ILLINOIS
Prairie State
CAPITAL: Springfield
AREA: 56,400 sq. mi.
POPULATION: 12,482,301.
MOTTO: State Sovereignty, National Union.
FLOWER: Native Violet.
BIRD: Cardinal.
TREE: White oak
SONG: Illinois.
21st State admitted to the Union.
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Postmarked Jackson, Mississippi; March 2021

TreeHouse Wildlife Center is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of native wildlife; with a secondary commitment to environmental education. "Kohoutek" is a permanently injured Bald Eagle who resides at TreeHouse.
TreeHouse Wildlife Center, RR1, Box 125E, Brighton, IL 62012
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Postmarked: July 2019