1. April 5, 1911: The Illinois State Capitol Building is complete. The Illinois State Capitol Building, located in Springfield, was completed in 1911. It is a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture and is topped by a large dome that is 361 feet tall.

2. April 5, 1933: Prohibition is repealed. On April 5, 1933, the state of Illinois, along with the rest of the United States, repealed prohibition. This meant that the sale, production, and consumption of alcohol became legal again.

3. April 5, 1949: The Chicago Cubs hold their first televised game. On April 5, 1949, the Chicago Cubs played their first televised game. It was against the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cubs won, 7-4.

4. April 5, 1976: The Illinois Lottery is established. The Illinois Lottery was established on April 5, 1976. The first game was a scratch-off ticket called "The Game." It was an instant hit and generated $1.2 million in sales in the first week.

5. April 5, 2017: Chicago Cubs receive their World Series rings. On April 5, 2017, the Chicago Cubs received their World Series rings in a ceremony before their game against the LA Dodgers. The rings featured 108 diamonds to represent each year the Cubs went without a championship.