Aerial America - Season 6 - Eps 7: Illinois
It's given us American icons as notorious as Al Capone and as heroic as Abraham Lincoln. It's where endless rows of corn blanket the fields and towering buildings touch the sky. The state of Illinois is full of awe-inspiring sights and captivating drama, and this aerial excursion explores it all. From the Great Fire of Chicago to the Great Migration that brought Muddy Waters and the blues up north, we visit the places and people that tell Illinois' powerful story.
About Aerial America

Title: Aerial America
First Air Date: 2010-07-10
Last Air Date: 2020-01-12
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.8/10 (from 12 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 9
Total Episodes: 76
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Smithsonian Channel
Synopsis
Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history and the pageantry of our amazing country, which is as diverse as the people who occupy it.
Cast

Jim Conrad