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Project WOW-- Illinois Heroes
    Teams of third graders and preservice teachers studied people of Illinois who made significant contributions to our state and world. Each of the eight multiple intelligence categories are represented by two Illinois heroes. Explore our state heroes to find out more!
Burl Ives
  Ida B. Wells
Jane Addams
 Bonnie Blair
George Pullman
  Benny Goodman
Chief Blackhawk
Gwendolyn Brooks
Marquette & Jolliet
Julia Lathrop
Carl Sandburg
Paul Sargent
John Deere
 Abraham Lincoln
 Frank Lloyd Wright
 Michael Jordan
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Kathy Miller, Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Lou Conwell, Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Judy Barford, Eastern Illinois University
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