National Illinois Day
We began honoring each state in the order they were born in the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We've chosen a small piece of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, but we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
Illinois' unique political, industrial, agricultural, and population densities make an interesting contrast to other states as the 21st state to join the United States, providing an intriguing comparison to other states.
The thick soil was difficult to sow when farmers first started to settle on the Illinois prairie. With the introduction of the steel plow, which cut sod more effectively than previous methods, a Vermont blacksmith made the job simpler. John Deere plow was born in John Deere. He was born in the United States.
As settlers spread throughout the state, farmers in the rich prairies grew with railroads and shipping lines as settlers expanded.. Chicago's proximity to Lake Michigan has made it a major hub for transportation of goods around the country..
With the introduction of the combustion engine, more efficient public highways became a national goal. Route 66 in Chicago will be the Chicago to Los Angeles ribbon, with the iconic ribbon from Chicago to Los Angeles. Officially established in 1926, portions of the route were constructed from now-existing roads.
During an age when Prohibition was in full swing, Illinois completed the first leg of Route 66. A paved highway gave illicit transportation of spirits a bootleg up and the state a reputation that has remained legendary for this period.
Although Ronald Reagan was Illinois' only president born in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Barack Obama all called Illinois home. Although Ronald Reagan was the only president born in Illinois, Illinois, Joseph Lincoln, John McCain, and Barack Obama all called Illinois home.
We will explore Frank Lloyd Wright's creations or the wonders of nature while traveling around the state. Enjoy urban and outdoor recreation in Oak Park, Starved Rock State Park, and Horseshoe Mound. From tours of his architecture in Oak Park to Starved Rock State Park and Horseshoe Mound, Illinois provides urban and outdoor recreation.
