1. On November 14, 1861, the first recorded football game played in Illinois took place between Lombard College and Rockford College. Lombard College won the game with a score of 4-0.

2. The Chicago Great Western Railway, which connected Chicago to the Midwest, was completed on November 14, 1892. The railway helped to expand trade and commerce in Illinois and led to the growth of many towns and cities along its route.

3. On November 14, 1912, the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield was dedicated. The building, designed by architect Elijah E. Myers, features a dome that is second in size only to the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington, D.C.

4. In 1970, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency was established on November 14 to protect the state's natural resources and promote sustainable development. Today, the agency is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations across Illinois.

5. On November 14, 2014, the Chicago Cubs announced the hiring of Joe Maddon as their new manager. Maddon led the Cubs to their first World Series championship in over a century in 2016, ending a 108-year championship drought for the team.