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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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    Elementary Schools

    Northeast Elementary
    (708) 422-6501
    9058 S California
    Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    Scott Elementary School
    (847) 455-4818
    2250 Scott St
    Melrose Park, IL 60164

    Middle Schools

    Cumberland Jr High School
    (217) 923-3135
    1496 Il Rt 121
    Toledo, IL 62468
    Irving Park Middle School
    (773) 534-3750
    3815 N Kedvale Ave
    Chicago, IL 60641

    High Schools

    Learning Alt Branch Harrisburg
    (618) 253-7622
    37 W Main St
    Harrisburg, IL 62946
    Lockport Township High Sch East
    (815) 588-8300
    1333 E 7th St
    Lockport, IL 60441

    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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