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Flashback: Illinois Woman Sees Lincoln’s Face In A Clump Of Dirt
Flashback: Illinois Woman Sees Lincoln’s Face In A Clump Of Dirt
Flashback: Illinois Woman Sees Lincoln’s Face In A Clump Of Dirt
While certainly not the most attractive man to ever walk the face of the Earth, Abraham Lincoln is certainly one of the most recognizable, especially here in Illinois. You can see Lincoln's face on the penny, on the $5 bill, and splashed all over governmental buildings throughout Illinois and the nation.
'Best I Ever Ate' Broasted Chicken In Springfield, Illinois
'Best I Ever Ate' Broasted Chicken In Springfield, Illinois
'Best I Ever Ate' Broasted Chicken In Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois. Out on the northeast side of town, along Dirksen Parkway, was the Fleetwood Restaurant. It's far from fancy, but as with most of these kind of places, it's got good food. And the Fleetwood's specialty is "broasted" chicken. It's moist, not greasy, seasoned just right. Darn near perfect; even the chicken breasts. So good, I still remember it 40 years later.

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