Category Archives: Illinois

In 1957, Gene and Betty Hoots opened a hamburger joint in Mattoon, Illinois and called it Burger King. On the advice of a lawyer, they registered the name and became the legal owners of “Burger King.” They were surprised when, … Continue reading →

This guy has been sitting outside a furniture store on Route 25 in St. Charles, Illinois, for at least 20 years. But he won’t last much longer if he doesn’t get some medical attention soon. His left leg is rotten … Continue reading →

Of course I want to record all the states the chair visits. I bought it in Illinois, so I took a trip to the border with my daughter (who took this photo) to get this shot on Route 12 in … Continue reading →

I had time for one last adventure. I drove about 20 miles west of Freeport on increasingly rural roads. At the intersection of two dirt tracks in the middle of miles of farmland, I found a small park and a … Continue reading →

I put my chair in the car and set out walking again. I went up one street and down the next, looking for Dragon Popcorn. I still didn’t find it, but I did find A Cupcakery. It was almost 1:00 … Continue reading →