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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

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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Illinois

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    Illinois Schools

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    Elementary Schools

    Morrison Elementary
    (618) 646-3940
    630 N 59th St
    East Saint Louis, IL 62203
    Douglas Attendance Center
    (815) 872-9741
    220 E Lasalle St
    Princeton, IL 61356

    Middle Schools

    Bloomington Jr High School
    (309) 827-0086
    901 N Colton Ave
    Bloomington, IL 61701
    Benjamin Franklin Middle School
    (217) 525-3164
    1200 Outer Park Dr
    Springfield, IL 62704

    High Schools

    Quincy Sr High School
    (217) 224-3770
    3322 Maine St
    Quincy, IL 62301
    Oakland High School
    (217) 346-2118
    Po Box 378
    Oakland, IL 61943

    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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