Press Coverage
Newsmax | For Love of Country
One week into his cross-country trip to visit 50 state capitols in 50 days, Mickey Straub felt deflated. The inspirational…
Daily Herald | Mayor’s epic road trip now in Congressional Record
A suburban mayor’s effort to recite Lincoln’s Gettysburg address at 50 state capitols in 50 days is now part of…
Chicago Tribune | Burr Ridge mayor lauded for time and effort to recognize Lincoln
Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey’s Straub’s 50 Capitols trip is now a piece of American history. U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a…
WGN Radio | The Sunday Spin
For our first guest, we are joined by our very own Dave Schwan who shares with us his National Parks…
Hinsdale Magazine| 50 States in 50 Days
As seen in Hinsdale Magazine’s February 2014 issue. Last fall, Mickey Straub was elected mayor of Burr Ridge. But what…
GOPUSA – The Loft | A Patriotic Adventure: 50 Capitols in 50 Days
It’s not often one comes across a person who has a real adventure story to tell. But that’s exactly what…
Madison.com | Photos: 50 capitols in 50 days
Mickey Straub of Burr Ridge, Ill., was at Wisconsin’s Capitol Tuesday as part of a 50-day tour of every state…
KFYR-TV | Man travels to all 50 state capitols
An Illinois man is on a voyage across all 50 states to tour every state capitol. Mickey Straub checked North…
Juneau Empire | Photo: 50 states in 50 days
Mickey Straub prepares to recite President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in front of the Alaska State Capitol during his visit on…
Beartooth NBC – KTVH | Illinois man on a journey to visit 50 State Capitols in 50 days
After planning it out for several years, an Illinois man is nearly done with a trip of a lifetime. Mickey…
Juneau Empire | ’50 Capitols in 50 Days’ coming to Juneau
An Illinois man who is trying to reach all 50 state Capitol Buildings in 50 days plans to arrive in…
Illinois Review | Illinoisian past halfway mark in touring 50 capitols in 50 days
BURR RIDGE – Friday, Illinoisan Mickey Straub toured the capitol of New Mexico and found a reference to God that he photographed…
Chicago Tribune | Burr Ridge mayor lauded for time and effort to recognize Lincoln
Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey’s Straub’s 50 Capitols trip is now a piece of American history. U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, a Wheaton…
Baton Rouge News 33 | Capitol quest brings Illinois man to Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, LA (NBC33) — Some people make trips to see baseball stadiums, some to see national parks. One man…
Times Leader | A ‘capitol’ idea for patriotism
Luzerne County native Mickey Straub has something he wants to share with the 50 states: His patriotism. Beginning today, Straub,…