Bathroom Book of Illinois Trivia

“America's Most American State,” Illinois is considered the most average state according to Census Bureau data analysis by the Associated Press. Illinois is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful characters:

• The first pickup truck was built by A.W. King in Chicago in 1896; he called it the King High-Wheeler

• Chicago is home to the largest Polish community outside of Poland, and more than one million people of P…