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Illinois

Illinois is a state located in the mid-western area of the United States. It ranks 25th in terms of total land area and fifth in terms of population, and is home to Chicago, the third most populous city in the United States.

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How do you look up someone you haven't seen in years who was a firefighter on the Chicago Fire Department Is there a listing for fire personnel?

The best thing to do would be to call ther administation phone line and speak with someone there and they could maybe put you in the right direction.

Where is the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society in Galena Illinois located?

The address of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society is: 211 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036-2203

How do you sign up for friends in knead through Panera Bread in Illinois?

ask your manager for a sign up sheet, if you are in a company owned cafe this shouldnt be an issue.

What was John Deere's connection to Illinois?

John Deere was born in Rutland, Vermont in 1804. In 1837 he built the first steel plow, using steel from an old sawmill blade. By 1842 more than 100 plows were built. By 1852, Deere & Co. were located in Moline, Illinois and was producing 4000 plows per year. John Deere passed away in 1886 and the company was taken over by his son.

In 1918 Deere & Co. acquired the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company and were instantly in the tractor business.

What is the history of the old railroad tunnel between 40th and 42nd S Western Blvd in Chicago?

I have still not seen the tunnel you refer to, however, I have spoken with a couple rail people, and the have told me that it was highly unlikely that this was a freight line due to the fact that the railroads had right of way to go above ground, and they usually avoid tunneling in case of an accident or derailment it makes it difficult to access the train. My theory is that it may have been a narrow guage to serve the factories around there. If you look at the remaining buildings, there was Westinghouse elec., Goodyear tire, Albert Pick etc.

How much does a ASE certified mechanic make?

I am a Lexus and ASE master certified technician with 20 years experience and I make $25 per flat rate hour. I'm located in Northeast Ohio.

What are some movies made in Illinois from 2000-2010?

Some movies made in Illinois between 2000-2010 are Kicking & Screaming, On the Line, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Blues Brothers 2000, and Public Enemies.

What is Illinois ' state song?

"Illinois" is the title of the official state song of Illinois.

What was the economic situation in Illinois in 1858?

The year of 1858 in Illinois stands out because it was the year of the Lincoln-Douglas debates and because of the poor economic situation in Illinois. There was a recession and it deflated land values. Construction on the Illinois Central and Michigan railroads skidded to a halt and the money supply of banknotes fell from $215 million to a low of $155 million. In the city of Chicago over 115 businesses went out of business and investors lost over $6 million. In those days these figures represented substantial amounts of money.

When does Central Daylight Savings time end for Illinois?

when the people put in charge of DST removes their head from rectum, and then realizes DST what one of the dumbest things we ever did.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Saint Lucia?

Illinois is in the Central Time Zone (UTC -6 hours), while Saint Lucia is in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone (UTC -4 hours). Therefore, there is a 2-hour time difference between Illinois and Saint Lucia.

Why is Springfield Illinois the capital of Illinois?

because of it's historical importance, first settled by Trappers and Traders. The first home was built in 1820. The soil was very fertile attracting settlers from other areas. It quickly built up from a Frontier post to a town of some importance to become the third and current Capital in 1839

What is the age you can own a home in Illinois?

The state's legal age of majority is 18. For ages 16-17 you must get an emancipation order from the court which may be limited to specific areas.

Who were among the staunchest allies of Senator Douglas in his debates with Abraham Lincoln?

Senator Stephen A. Douglas was the long time incumbent Senator from Illinois. And, he had important people on his side in his race to be reelected to the senate seat he had in Washington DC representing Illinois. Douglas had many supporters of course, but none were more important than Charles H. Lanphier. He was a long time loyal supporter of Douglas and was the editor of the Springfield Illinois State Register. Along with the Chicago Times, the Register was an aggressive Douglas supporter. Douglas also had in his corner the former Whig who turned Democrat, Orlando Bell Ficklin.He was instrumental in convincing former Whigs like himself to become Democrats.