Northwest Quarterly Quiz: Take Me to the (Illinois) River Posted by Jim Taylor May 18, 2023 Test your knowledge of the Illinois River and its captivating history. Can you identify these state parks, transportation methods and rich history that help to define this mighty river? Welcome to your Take Me to the Illinois River These state parks near Ottawa sit across the Illinois River from one another. Rock Cut State Park and Starved Rock State Park Buffalo Rock State Park and Kankakee State Park Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park Matthiessen State Park and Lake Potowotominimac State Park None Located along the banks of the Illinois River, this city is the state’s oldest settlement established by Europeans. Utica Peoria Princeton Joliet None This John Hartford song is written from the perspective of a barge worker on the Illinois River. Long Hot Summer Day Rollin’ Down the River Last Barge Ricky Tippy Tin None Construction of the Illinois & Michigan Canal was paused for several years due to this. The electoral defeat of President Martin Van Buren The annexation of Texas The Aroostook Conflict The Panic of 1937 None The Canal Warehouse Museum in North Utica features a carriage used by this U.S. president. Ulysses S. Grant Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Ronald Reagan None The Radium Girls of Ottawa tragically contracted radiation poisoning from using self-luminous paint on these. Speedometers Light switches Watch dials Compass arrows None Jimmy Chamberlin, of Joliet, is the drummer for this rock band. Pearl Jam Smashing Pumpkins Smiling Politely The Red Hot Chili Peppers None How deep is the deepest part of the Illinois River? 23.87 feet 14.57 feet 21.46 feet 18.01 feet None The Rev. Owen Lovejoy’s home in this city was a depot for the Underground Railroad. Princeton North Utica Galena Chester None Richard Pryor, the film actor and comedian, hailed from this river city. Seneca Chicago Peoria Ottawa None The Rev. Owen Lovejoy’s home in this city was a depot for the Underground Railroad. Princeton North Utica Galena Chester None Time’s up Jim Taylor May 18, 2023 Previous Article Springtime Style Next Article Summer 2023
