
Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois  The state's name was added to the flag in 1969 to ensure people would recognise it. Metropolitan Correctional Center A reference to his rough-hewn looks Joined union in 1818, quarter released in 2003 Commissioned Sept. 1091 -- BB-7 Is present at many campus events including sports events and major events during freshman orientation Director: John Cromwell. Also starred Mary Howard, Minor Watson & Harvey Stephens. Plot: Covers the period from Lincoln's (Massey) early years as a Kentucky woodsman until his election to the Presidency in 1860... 5th among all States and Territories Unofficial nickname. Lincoln began his political career in Illinois, and in 1955 Illinois’ slogan became Land of Lincoln. The Illinois Indians were one of the largest tribes of the Central Prairies and Woodland region. Some of the best known tribes are: Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Peoria ("backpack people"), and Tamaroa. They were called Iliniwek, plural for the word "ilini", which signifies "man"or "the best people". The French called them Illinois. One of three campuses, the others being Chicago and Springfield
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