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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.
7 Μαρ 2018 · Illinois was named after the Illinois River, which was named by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in an attempt to map the region’s many rivers and waterways.
2 ημέρες πριν · Illinois was named for the Illinois Indians. The capital is Springfield, in the west-central part of the state.
Today, this state is often pronounced \lew-ee-zee-AN-a\. But the king's name was Louis and not Louise , so shouldn't the correct pronunciation be \LEW-is-ee-AN-a\? \LEW-is-ee-AN-a\ is not unheard of, but it is also not frequently heard.
9 Νοε 2009 · Illinois became a territory of the United States and achieved statehood in 1818. During Prohibition, Chicago became synonymous with bootleg liquor and gangsters like Al Capone.
Illinois is commonly referred to as the "Prairie State." This nickname was officially adopted on July 5, 1842, highlighting the vast expanses of prairies that once covered much of the state's landscape.
17 Μαΐ 2024 · Illinois is called the prairie state because the state has an abundance of prairie grasses. The nickname for Illinois probably dates back to around 1842, maybe even earlier. Before the first European settlers came to Illinois, the state was mostly covered in prairies.
