Rooted in Greatness is a most unique interactive, multimedia presentation, an amazing projection in trees that will feature our state’s rich history: Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama; cultural giants Walt Disney and Oprah Winfrey; leaders like Ida B. Wells and Jane Addams; artists and writers Carl Sandburg and Muddy Waters; and sports icons including Michael Jordan to Ernie Banks, to name a couple.

There is no better way to celebrate the Bicentennial of Illinois and its 200 years than to experience an art presentation, like no other at the McCormick Place Campus.  People should gather to gaze at these historic images projected in trees, whether coming to it as a destination or having a surprising encounter with those attending every major conference, DePaul game and the countless other events, audiences across Chicago, will together share and learn about our most inspirational people in Illinois.  Audiences will be amazed by the projections and enlightened by the stories of these iconic figures that have created the fabric of our great state and are monuments to the rest of our country, all Grown Out Of Illinois.  Rooted in Greatness comes to you from: LUMA8, Timeline Theatre Company, along with Choose Chicago, MPEA and Celebrate Illinois Bicentennial Committee