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Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker announced his ninth and tenth transition committees this week, including one on business issues and economic development. He also…
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Prairie politicians didn't let challenges, like rules, get in their way, historians say.Two hundred years ago on December 3, Congress granted Illinois…
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Illinois and Springfield officials gathered in the capital city Sunday to dedicate a new plaza celebrating the state’s 200th anniversary.The pedestrian…
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The Illinois State Museum will present a major new exhibition in celebration of the state’s 200th birthday which will feature rare and rarely-seen…
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Illinois’ bicentennial commission finds ways to commemorate the state’s 200th with little time and limited budget.Illinois will celebrate its 200th…
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Several breweries from across the state will compete during a new attraction at this year's Illinois State Fair. The winning beer will be known as the…
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Illinois is getting ready to celebrate a milestone. In 2018, the state turns 200.Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday used his executive authority to create an…
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When the state marked its centennial, there were hundreds of celebrations all over Illinois. The special birthday was even commemorated by the…
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What does a volcanic eruption in Indonesia 200 years ago have to do with Illinois? In addition to killing 100,000 people and eventually leading to cholera…