1. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. The same day, a funeral service was held in Chicago for some of the fallen soldiers. The two events were not directly related, but it underscores the impact the Civil War had on Illinois.

2. On November 19, 1910, the Illinois State Building was officially dedicated at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, Washington. The building showcased the best of what Illinois had to offer, including exhibits on agriculture, industry, education, and more.

3. In 1932, the Illinois Theater in Chicago hosted the world premiere of the film "Scarface," starring Paul Muni and directed by Howard Hawks. The movie, which tells the story of a ruthless gangster in Prohibition-era Chicago, was controversial at the time for its use of violence and profanity.

4. On November 19, 1969, the Senate Committee on Juvenile Delinquency held a hearing at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago to investigate the "impact of televised violence on youth." The hearing was prompted in part by concerns over the violent content of shows like "Batman" and "The Wild Wild West."

5. In 2001, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to impeach Governor George Ryan, accusing him of corruption and other crimes. Ryan was later convicted and sentenced to six and a half years in prison. The scandal was a major blow to the state's political establishment and led to calls for ethics reform.