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Illinois Profile
Named for the Illinois Indians, Illinois became the 21st state in 1818. Its capital is Springfield, which is the home of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. ...Read more here: Illinois - The Land of Lincoln
- Capital City:
- Springfield
- Nickname:
- Land of Lincoln / Prairie State
- Motto:
- State sovereignty, national union.
- Statehood:
- December 3, 1818 (21st)
- Origin of State's Name:
- French version of an Algonquin Indian for "warriors"
- Largest Cities:
- Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Springfield, Peoria
- Border States:
- Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin
- Land Area:
- 55,593 sq. mi.; 24th largest
- State Bird:
- Cardinal
- State Flower:
- Native Violet (viola)
- State Tree:
- White Oak (quercus alba)
- State Song:
- Illinois
Featured Community Websites in Illinois
- 106th & Avenue N
- Area Community Exchange
- Camelot Roundtable Association, Inc.
- Dunridge Condo Association
- Estates of Winfield
- Hidden River HOA
- Maywood / Broadview Neighborhood Organization
- Roseland Heights Community Association
- South Oakwood-Brookhaven Neighborhood Organization
- Sunnyside/Greenview Neighbors for Action
Real Estate & Home Values in Illinois
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
- Illinois Apartments
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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Illinois
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Illinois Schools
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Elementary Schools
- Hughes, L Elementary
- (773) 535-5075
- 226 W 104th St
- Chicago, IL 60628
- Pepper Ridge Elementary School
- (309) 452-1042
- 2602 Danbury Dr
- Bloomington, IL 61704
Middle Schools
- Lincoln Middle School
- (847) 318-4215
- 200 S Lincoln Ave
- Park Ridge, IL 60068
- Minooka Intermediate School
- (815) 467-4692
- 305 Church St
- Minooka, IL 60447
High Schools
- Dunbar Vocational Career Acad Hs
- (773) 534-9000
- 3000 S King Dr
- Chicago, IL 60616
- Freeport Alternative High Sch
- (815) 233-0796
- 1330 S Locust
- Freeport, IL 61032
Sex Offender Information for Illinois
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In Illinois, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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