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When a Monster Tornado Destroyed 4 Illinois Towns, Took 60 Lives
March 19, 1948 should have been like any typical morning in these Illinois communities. An incoming storm system had other plans. By the time most would wake that morning, a monster tornado had nearly wiped away 4 Illinois towns completely and took 60 lives. That terrible March morning in 1948...
This 1950s-Style Drive-In Theater In Illinois Will Take You Back To The Good Old Days
Rolling down your car’s windows, the cool breeze of nostalgia hits you as you pull up to the Rt 66 Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield, Illinois. This charming throwback to the golden age of Americana offers an experience that is not just about watching a movie but immersing yourself in a slice of history.
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