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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
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Illinois Schools
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Elementary Schools
- Madison Middle School
- (618) 876-6409
- 1003 Farrish St
- Madison, IL 62060
- Armstrong Oakview Elementary
- (309) 427-5300
- 1848 Highview Rd
- East Peoria, IL 61611
Middle Schools
- Wirth Parks Middle School
- (618) 332-3781
- 1900 Mousette Ln
- Cahokia, IL 62206
- Macarthur Middle School
- (847) 870-3879
- 700 N Schoenbeck Rd
- Prospect Heights, IL 60070
High Schools
- Alternative High School & Crisis
- (618) 646-3790
- 4400 Grand St
- Alorton, IL 62207
- Sterling High School
- (815) 625-6800
- 1608 4th Ave
- Sterling, IL 61081
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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