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Fact Facts
- Capital: Springfield
- Governor: Pat Quinn
- Population: 12,831,970 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Illinois
- Admission to Union: December 3, 1818
- Time zone: Central: UTC-6/-5
- Major cities: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Naperville, Joliet, and Peoria
- Official state items:
- Bird: Cardinal
- Fish: Bluegill
- Flower: Violet
- Animal: White-tailed Deer
- Tree: White Oak
- Nicknames: "Land of Lincoln," "The Prairie State"
- Highest point: Charles Mound
- Lowest point: Mississippi River
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History
Illinois was home to the Iroquois, Potawatomi, Miami, and Sauk tribes.The French held the first claim on Illinois; explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet claimed it while scouting the territory surrounding the Illinois River. It was then passed to the British in 1763. George Rogers Clark then claimed it for his home state of Virginia, and it was finally admitted to the union on December 3, 1818.
Industry and agriculture
Their soybean production ranks highest in the country. Illinois also boasts high quantities of corn, hogs, cattle, dairy, and wheat.The production industry mainstays of Illinois are fabricated metal products, and machinery and food manufacturing, plastics, rubber products, transportation equipment, and computer and electronic products. They are the leader in petroleum refining in the midwest.
Geography
Lake Michigan borders the eastern section of the state with Indiana. On the southern border is Kentucky along the Ohio River. Its northern border is Wisconsin, and the western border are the states of Missouri and Iowa along the Mississippi River. Illinois is 390 miles long north and south, and 210 miles long east and west.-
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Illinois Questions
Do you have a favorite local restaurant stop in central Illinois? 1 AnswerThis is a good one: FlatTop Grill 307 Veterans Parkway, Suite 500 Normal, IL 61761 http://www.flattopgrill.com/ read more
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Which state is more corrupt: Louisiana or Illinois? 4 AnswersThe answer is Louisiana, but the real answer is more complicated than you would expect. Check out the below article for more information: http://www.twincit... read more -
Illinois Vacations
- Mahalo's Guide To a Chicago Vacation
- Official Tourism Site: Enjoy Illinois
- Concierge.com: Illinois Travel Guide
- Frommer's: Illinois Travel Guide
- TripAdvisor: Illinois Vacations
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