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patchwork@patch-work.bsky.socialwww.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/20/i...chicagotribune.comIllinois 250: From ‘The Jungle’ to Shel Silverstein, how the state has helped shape the printed wordFrom “The Jungle” to Shel Silverstein, here’s a look back at Illinois’ contributions to the printed word.5/7/26, 3:35 pm·0 reposts·0 likes
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