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31. Okt. 2023 · Learn about the history, geography, culture, and economy of Illinois, the 21st state to join the union. Discover facts about its capital, rivers, cities, industries, inventions, and more.
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1. The State Snack of Illinois is Popcorn. 2. Illinois is Home to the Highest Observation Deck in the US. 3. Illinois is known as the “Land of Lincoln” as Abraham Lincoln spent most of his life there. 4. Inventors John Deere and Cyrus McCormick made their fortunes in Illinois by improving farm machinery. 5. Illinois is the sixth most populous state...
11. Cahokia, the first permanent settlement in Illinois, was a fur-trading post established in 1699. 12. The tallest man in the world was born in Alton in 1918. 13. The Home Insurance Building in Chicago was the world’s first modern skyscraper. 14. Illinois’ Ethnic Roots: German 19.6%, African 15.1%, Irish 12.2%, Mexican 9.2%, Polish 7.5%. 15. The ...
21. A replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa stands in the town of Niles. 22. The Nabisco Factory in Illinois is the largest bakery in the world. 23. Illinoisan Joseph Glidden of DeKalb invented barbed wire in the 1870s. 24. Famous inventions by Illinoisans include: brownies, zippers and red solo cups. 25. Feral parakeets from South America have made...
31. The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago holds around 32,000 animals. 32. Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment, on February 1, 1865. 33. Morton is the pumpkin capital of the world. 34. Illinois has more nuclear power plants than any other state in America. 35. The high rate of violence in Chicago makes the city a popular training loca...
41. Twinkies were first invented in River Forest in 1930. 42. Chicago is home to the world’s largest public library. 43. Chicago’s nickname “The Windy City” actually came from an article describing long-winded politicians during a 1893 exhibition. 44. There is one UNESCO World Heritage Site in Illinois, Cahokia. 45. Millennium Park is a public park...
Learn about the history, culture, geography, and attractions of the Prairie State with these fun facts about Illinois. From popcorn to skyscrapers, from Lincoln to Reagan, from feral parakeets to nuclear power plants, discover the weird, amazing, and random facts about Illinois.
23. Juni 2022 · Discover some of the most fascinating facts about Illinois, such as its history, geography, culture, and inventions. From the world's first skyscraper to the pumpkin capital, from the Chicago River to the murder castle, Illinois has a lot to offer.
- Springfield, Illinois - Die Hauptstadt des Prärie-Staates. Illinois, der "Prärie-Staat", ist die Heimat der sechstgrößten Stadt des Staates, Springfield.
- Chicago, Illinois - die beliebteste Stadt der USA. Illinois ist die Heimat der größten und bekanntesten Stadt des Bundesstaates, Chicago. Mit einer Fläche von beeindruckenden 2.695.598 Acres ist Chicago eine pulsierende Metropole, die eine Fülle von Attraktionen bietet, von der ikonischen Skyline bis hin zu Museen und Restaurants von Weltrang.
- Ein Staat mit einer reichen Geschichte. Illinois ist ein Staat mit einer reichen Geschichte, und sein Name ist ein Zeugnis dafür. Der Name "Illinois" ist von einem Wort der Algonquin-Indianer abgeleitet, das "Krieger" bedeutet.
- Der Geburtsort von Ronald Reagan: Illinois. Illinois ist der Geburtsort des 40. Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten, Ronald Reagan. Der am 6. Februar 1911 in Tampico geborene Reagan wurde zu einem der einflussreichsten Präsidenten der amerikanischen Geschichte.
Learn about the 21st state's nickname, capital, population, and natural resources. Discover its history from Native American tribes to the Civil War and the Great Chicago Fire.
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Illinois (/ ˌ ɪ l ɪ ˈ n ɔɪ / ⓘ IL-in-OY) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south.
Vor 14 Stunden · Geographical and historical treatment of Illinois, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. Its capital city is Springfield, and its largest city and most important cultural and economic center is Chicago. Politically, Illinois is divided between the Chicago area and ‘downstate.’.
