There are tons of fun facts about Illinois, but one of the coolest to pull out is when someone famous is from your small hometown. In fact, you may be surprised to know that lots of big names are actually from small towns in Illinois. This celebrity from Christopher, Illinois event went on to be one of the most well-known names in Hollywood.

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Did you know that John Malkovich was a celebrity from Christopher, Illinois? Is there anyone famous from your hometown? Tell us in the comments! And if you feel like checking out Malkovich’s Illinois roots in Benton, consider making it a weekend getaway by staying in this cool yurt village!

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