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There are a lot of things for Illinoisans to be proud of, and here's the proof!

Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.

Illinois might have plenty of hardships to overcome, but there is also a lot to be proud of in the Land of Lincoln.

From being home to the best museum in the world to the best animal protection laws in the country, it’s important to remember all the good things about this great state.

Take a look at all these wonderful accolades and designations hanging on Illinois’ wall of fame.

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And in case you missed Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address on Wednesday, you can view the full text version of the speech here. Along with that, we’ve picked out the top five quotes from his speech, and what they really mean.

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