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Illinois has been the original home state of many famous Hollywood movie stars and superstar sports celebrities. I would argue that the greatest of them all is the one named after Illinois' arch rival state - Indiana Jones. You can see inside his childhood home that really was in Illinois and it hasn't changed much over the years.

Did you know that many of the iconic scenes from a classic 1980's movie were all filmed in a real Illinois place? What used to be the high school detention center for The Breakfast Club is now a real detention center for the Illinois State Police.

How much money do you need to possess to be considered rich? OK, so imagine that amount in your mind and let me tell you about someone who far surpasses whatever you're daydreaming about. The richest man in Illinois is 21 times wealthier than even Indiana Jones. I'll explain and prove it with math.

While it's true that Harrison Ford now lives in Jackson, Wyoming, his roots are back in Illinois. Now, you can take a peek inside what used to be his childhood home in the Land of Lincoln back in the 1950's.

This weekend, the weather is supposed to be warm, by December standards. If you are looking for inspiration for some holiday decorating, Check out what this suburban Chicago home did, and for a great charitable cause.