Illinois

Illinois


 * State: Illinois**
 * Capitol: Springfield**
 * Facts about the State**
 * Bird: Cardinal
 * Flower : Illinois Native Flower
 * Tree: White Oak
 * Gem or State Rock:Calcium flouride (Flourite
 * Origin of State Name:Algonquin for �tribe of superior men�
 * Motto: Equal Rights State Sovereignty,National Union
 * nickname: The Prairie State
 * Flag
 * Population Size as of 2010: [|12,419,293]
 * Weather/Climate seasonal snowy in the winter,sunny,hot in the summer
 * state snack food is popcorn
 * state fruit is Goldrush Apple

> Read more: Topography Prairies and fertile plains throughout; open hills in the southern region.
 * Geography**
 * Region of the US Mid Western Region
 * Major cities in the state: Chicago,Springfield
 * Neighboring states:Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, and Michigan
 * Any bodies of water in or around?
 * Illinois River
 * Wabash River
 * Ohio River
 * Mississippi River
 * Lake Michigan.
 * Time Zone Illinois is in the Central time zone

Governer, Pat Quinn Reps,Adam Brown,Kelly Burke Senators,the two senators are Dan Duffy,and Christine J Johnson
 * Government**
 * Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)
 * History**
 * When the State got its statehood On December 3, 1818, **Illinois** became the 21st **state** of **the United States** of America
 * Famous people : Abraham LIncoln,Oprah Wimpfrey,Walt Disney,Michael Jordan
 * Famous events that took place in this state the world fair in Chicago
 * Culture**
 * Special: foods, music, festivals, There used to be a big world fair etc the state song is Illinois lots of jazz music famous for roast beef sandwiches and deep dish pizzas
 * Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. The main religion is Christananity.


 * Attractions**
 * Landmarks one of the most endangered landmark in ilinois is The Blair house
 * Sports Teams: Chicago Bears and the Chicago Bulls,the Chicago Cubs
 * Recreation Shed Aquairium,Six Flags
 * Colleges the art institite,Strayer Uneversity
 * Famous buildings/businesses The Water Tower,the Wilis Tower
 * Natural Parks Apple Canyon State Park
 * Major Airports O'Hare


 * Unique**
 * Crazy State Law
 * Interesting Facts
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