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The state of Illinois was named after the Illinois River. The river was named by French explorer Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in 1679 after the Indians he found living along the banks.Illinois is the French spelling for the Illinois and Peoria Indian word "iliniwok," meaning men or warriors and perhaps referring to members of the Illinois tribe.
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Where did the state of illinois gets it name?
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.
What does the name deserae mean?
Yes a girl named Mercadees Deserae Delatorre is in rochelle illinois.
What is the name of the play based on Joseph Smith being put in jail in missouri or illinois?
It was Illinois. Perhaps you mean Joseph Smith Lover of the Cause of Christ.
What is the birth name of Illinois Jacquet?
Illinois Jacquet's birth name is Jean Baptiste Illinois Jacquet.
What is the nick name of Illinois?
the state nick name for illinois is the "Praire State"
Which state's name sounds like a combination of a word that mean sick and a word that means to bother?
Illinois.
What is the name of the Illinois legislature?
Illinois General Assembly
What is illinois state official name?
State of Illinois
What does R-egan mean after the name Don Manzullo?
The R means Republican. Egan is where he resides Egan, Illinois.
What is another name for the Shawnee Hills in Illinois?
Illinois Ozarks
What does R. Kelly's name mean?
Robert Sylvester Kelly (a.k.a. R. Kelly) was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
What is Illinois bird name?
There is no underwater bird specified for Illinois. The official bird of Illinois is the cardinal.
