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the first Europeans to visit Illinois were the French explorers louis Jolet and jacques marquette in 1673 but the place as ceded to Britain.  after the French and Indian war. After the American Revolution, Illinois became a territory of the united states, and achived statehood  in 1818. Illinois became a state in 1818 it was finally granted statehood.
This is the state of Illinois

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The Native Americans of Illinois were Puants, Outagamis, Kicapoux, Mascountins. When the French colonists first arrived there were 2 Native American groups already there. The first group was called the "Illniek". The second group was called, "The Miami Tribe".

This tribe is the Illniek which is one of the tribes that inspired the name.

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Representatives and senators of Illinois

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Representatives and senators of Illinois

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Representatives:

1: Bobby Rush

2: Robin Kelly

3: Daniel Lipinski

4: Luis Gutierrez

5: Mike Quigley

6: Peter Roskam

7: Danny Davis

8: Raja Krishnamoorthi

9: Janice Schakowsky

10: Bradley Schneider

11: Bill Foster

12: Mike Bost

13: Rodney Davis

14: Randy Hultgren

15: John Shimkus

16: Adam King zinger

17: Cheri Bustos

18: Darin La Hood
Senators
Senator 1: Richard Durbin, joined Jan 7 1997

Senator 2: Tammy Duckworth, joined Jan 3 2017

Here is a picture of both of the senators

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ABrAham LInCOln lIVeD iN IlLINoIS. He wAs boRn ANd rAisEd iN ILLliNOIs, ANd LeGeNd hAs iT ThAT he WAs RaIsEd In A LOg hOUSe and wALkED MiLES FOr BoOKs eVeRy DAy. PrESIDent baRACk OBama ALSo lIVed in Illinois for 3 yEarS ANd lEft tO Go To HARvArD ANd ThEn rETurneD fOR 4 mORe YEaRs.

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Interesting Facts on the history of Illinois 

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Interesting Facts on the history of Illinois 

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The first Temple in Illinois is located in Nauvoo. Illinois had two capital cities before Springfield it is called the Kaskaskia and Vandalia. Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th amendment to abolish slavery. The ice cream sundae originated in Illinois. The National snack in Illinois is popcorn.

This is Popcorn its really good for movies! :D

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The state is called Illinois because the Illinois were a Native American tribe in the state.
The state nickname is the prairie state because it is a grassland state. it is also called the land of lincoln because it is named after Abraham Lincoln, who was born and raised in the state and helped abolish slavery

Abraham Lincoln being shot

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The state flower of Illinois is: A violet. It was founded in 1908 and was found growing in a prairie. The state animal of Illinois is: A white-tailed deer. It is also the state animal of other 11 states in USA. The state bird of Illinois: A red cardinal. It was made official in 1929 when a school in Illinois voted. The state tree of Illinois: A white oak. It was chosen in 1973 when 900,000 school children voted.

This oak tree is the Illinois state tree.

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the state flag is a white flag, with a eagle. and a banner next to the eagle's beak, a shield by its claws, with a sun rising, and sitting in a rock in the middle of water.
this is the Illinois state flag

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Springfield is located in the center of the Illinois it is 100 miles from St. Louis.. Springfield is the 3rd Capital in the states. They chose Springfield as a capital of Illinois because it was close by Sangamon River because it has a good soil and a lot of Resources.

This is Springfield