Just off Michigan Avenue near Albion lies the abandoned Bates...er, Star Lite Motel, opened in 1952, closed in the 2010s. Take a look in and around the grounds...
Garrett's Popcorn in Chicago is credited with creating the mixture of cheddar cheese and caramel popcorn, also known as "Chicago Mix" or "Midwest Mix".
Withstanding controversy and complaints, it stood for less than a year before it was dismantled. Here's some info and a few photos, with some showing the inside of the statue...