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Illinois

Illinois . By Chase C. and Mary S. . Nickname and Region in the U.S. . The nickname of our state is The Land of Lincoln. Our state is in the Midwest region. The capital of Illinois is Springfield Some major cities in Illinois are Chicago, Peoria, and Decatur.

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Illinois

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  1. Illinois By Chase C. and Mary S.

  2. Nickname and Region in the U.S. • The nickname of our state is The Land of Lincoln. • Our state is in the Midwest region

  3. The capital of Illinois is Springfield • Some major cities in Illinois are Chicago, Peoria, and Decatur Capital City, Major Cities and Population

  4. State Flag, State Bird, and State Tree • State Flag: • State Bird: Northern cardinal • State Flower: Native purple violet • State Tree: White oak

  5. Government • The current governor of our state is Patrick Quinn, a democrat • A current senator from Illinois is Mark Kirk, a republican

  6. Borders and Geography • The borders of Illinois are: Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin • Illinois’s land is relatively flat, prairiesand farmland sit between two bodies of water- Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River

  7. Yes Illinois would be good for farming because there is a lot of green space. Also, there is a lot of space for animals like cows and chickens. Agriculture/Farming

  8. History • Abraham Lincoln was born in Illinois on February 12, 1809 • Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818-it was the 21st state • The Art Institute of Chicago has fine French paintings from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s • The Constitution was adopted in 1970

  9. Colleges/Universities And Places to Visit • Benedictine University is located in the city of Lisle • Blackburn College is located in the city of Carlinville • One place to visit in Illinois is the Museum of Science and Industry is Chicago. It has a realistic model of a coal mine. • Another place to visit is the Illinois State Museum in Springfield which includes collections and exhibits in natural history and art.

  10. Additional Facts • During the Fort Dearborn Massacre in 1812, Mrs. Nathan Heald, fought bravely and survived. • Illinois was one of the most progressive states during the National Reform Era in the early 1890’s. • In 1911, Illinois passed the country’s first statewide law establishing payments from public funds to poor parents for the care of their children • After the US entered World War 1 in 1917, Illinois became one of four states to furnish men for an entire Army division • In 1973, the legislature adopted a lottery to help raise revenue for education and other services. • The average taxpayer in 1982 paid $1,197 to help run the state.

  11. Resources Used Karamanski, Theodore J. and William D. Walters, Jr. “Illinois” World Book Student. World Book 2013. Web. 9 Jan. 2013. Stein, Conrad R. “America The Beautiful: Illinois.” Chicago: Children’s Press, 1897. Print.

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