1. On January 29, 1845, Anna Dickinson, a women's rights advocate and noted public speaker, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She gave speeches all over the country, including several in Illinois, advocating for women's suffrage and abolitionism.

2. One of the most famous trials in Illinois history began on January 29, 1924, when Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were indicted for the murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. The case, known as the "thrill killing," captivated the nation and ended with Leopold and Loeb being sentenced to life in prison.

3. On January 29, 1957, the Chicago Board of Education announced that all public schools in the city would be desegregated. The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

4. In 1969, the Illinois State Lottery launched on January 29, making it the first state-operated lottery in the United States. Since its inception, the lottery has generated billions of dollars for the state's public schools and other causes.

5. On January 29, 1983, the Chicago Bears won their first and only Super Bowl championship, defeating the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Bears were led by head coach Mike Ditka and their iconic "Super Bowl Shuffle" music video.