"Illinois" comes from the French settlers' pronunciation and spelling of the ALgonquin Indian word Illiniwek, meaning "tribe of superior.
The name "Illinois" comes from the Native American word "Illiniwek," which means "tribe of superior men." The Illiniwek were a group of Native American tribes that inhabited the region before European settlement. The name was adopted for the state of Illinois when it was admitted to the Union in 1818.
The Secretary of State is the keeper of the great seal of the State of Illinois.
Illinois became the 21st US state in 1818.
This name is English in origin.
The orgin of alaska is a state that started out as russia and then was later owned by the U.S. Alaska's state orgin or how it got it's name is from the russian word great land
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State of Illinois
the state nick name for illinois is the "Praire State"
It was named after the Illinois River, which got its name from the Illinois Indians. The nick name of the Illinois University athletic teams is the Fighting Illini.
the state flag name is illinois and the state animal is white tailed deer that is all right now i will give the rest when i have time.
the state flag name is Illinois and the state animal is white tailed deer that is all right now i will give the rest when i have time.
The origin of the name Budlong is not listed. There were pioneers who had this name in America and this name is common in the state of Rhode Island.
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The favorite son is a candidate from that state or region. Obama was the favorite son of Illinois.
Indiana or Illinois, actually Illinois was named after the Illini tribe
There are no national parks in Illinois, but there are state parks such as Starved Rock.
Because it was a name of somebody. It sounded good.