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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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What is the hub of the Midwest?

Chicago, Illinois, which is located near the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan.

When was the Chicago Housing Authority established?

The history of (CHA)is poverty. It was a terrible idea to put all of those low-income people into big buldings, in apartments one on top of the other. Public housing was nice until Mayor Daley begging using to segregate the city's rapidly growing blacks.

African Americans in Chicago lived in an area called the Black Belt. The real estate people and banks had a covenant amongst each other to try and discourage African Americans from moving out of that area. Since they were confined to this one area, it began to overpopulate. Houses were being filled with too many people which created even worse living conditions than what already existed. So this is where the CHA came in. They built these high rises in the area so there wouldn't be over crowded homes, but to also keep them in the black neighborhood. This is why the majority of the former Robert Taylor homes were all along State Street from about 35th street to 55th. That area was the black belt.

How did Frankfort Illinois get its name?

From the township of the same name in which it is located. The original railroad stop was called "Frankfort Station."
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What body of water is near Springfield Illinois?

Lakes * Sangchris * Springfield Rivers * Horse * Sangamon * Spring * Sugar

How many state capitals cities has Illinois had?

Illinois was admitted to the Union on December 3, 1818 becoming the 21st state to join the union. Kaskaskie was the capital city until 1819 when the capital was moved to Vandalia. In 1837, the state legislature moved the state capital to Springfield. Springfield is the capital city in Illinois and has been since 1837.

Are studded tires allowed in Illinois?

No, studded tires are not legal in Illinois.

How many countries are in Illinois?

Uum...I'm assuming you aren't from America. There is no country called Illinois in the world. Illinois is a state of the United States of America. It's a beautiful state...

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What county is Chicago Illinois part of?

Almost all of Chicago lies in Cook County.

A small section of O'Hare Airport (which is part of Chicago) is in DuPage County.

How long do it take to drive to Vienna IL from Chicago IL?

Google Maps estimates the driving time as 5 hours and 54 minutes.

What state is South of Minnesota and north of Missouri?

Arkansas is directly south of Missouri. Directly south of Arkansas is Louisiana. To the east of Missouri are Illinois and Kentucky. To the west are Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.

What soil is common in Illinois?

Drummer Silty Clay Loam was declared state soil in 2001. It was first first sighted in Ford County in 2001.

When did Illinois enter the union?

in dec 3rd 1818: brought to you by stephanie bulwicki

Illinois state senator name?

Roland Burris is the junior US Senator.

How old do you have to be to move out in Illinois?

Unless there are special circumstances, 18. The state's legal age of majority is 18. That's when you're considered a legal adult and you can make all your own decisions. Illinois law does have grounds and procedures established for the petitioning of emancipation rights. (750 ILCS 30/Emancipation of Minors Act.) In some cases a minor can be legally emancipated. You would want to contact a family lawyer in IL to ask about this. At 17 you may be about to go to court and prove that you can support yourself. Without being emancipated, you can't leave home without the consent of your parent or guardian until you are 18-years-old.

How much does it cost to go to Florida?

== == Well Disney Land is in California and Disney World is the one in Orlanda Florida but a basic ticket (ages 10+) is about $75.00 (ages 3-9) $63.00 Have Fun I don't tend to go there even though iI live so close the rides they have there get boring after doing them so much and also because of the crowds I actually like Bush Gardens(Tampa Bay) better. Their rides are so worth it and I have the season pass. But if you don't go to Disney World often then it can be pretty fun:P enjoy your vacation!!

Who is Illinois state Lt.Governor?

Bruce Rauner is the 42nd and current Governor of Illinois. He was elected in 2014 and assumed office on January 12, 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. The Governor in Illinois serves a four-year term and there is no limit on the number of terms a governor may serve.

How did the state of Illinois get its name?

Early in the 1670s, French settlers coined the term Illinois based on an Ottowa dialect of the Ojibwe language word ilinwe-, to describe an individual that resides there as he speaks the regular way. The word came to them from the Miami-Illinois language.

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Is Illinois east of Ohio?

Illinois is not a southern state. Illinois is located in the Midwest Region of the United States. Illinois is bordered by Wisconsin to the north, Iowa to the northwest, Missouri to the west, Kentucky to the southeast, and Indiana to the east.

How long does it take to receive first class mail from Southfield MI to Chicago IL?

For the most part, the US Postal Service will deliver any first-class letter from the west coast to the mid-west in 2-3 days. If you want to get it there faster, you can pay extra for Express Mail, which guarantees next day delivery.

What is the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago?

Willis Tower, aka Sears Tower, stands at 1730 feet and is not just the tallest building in Chicago, but the tallest building in North America. It is currently the fifth tallest building in the world, as well as the fifth tallest free-standing structure in the world.

How long is the drive from Chicago to Springfield Illinois?

The driving distance between Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL is approximately 200 miles. The driving time would be approximately 3 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)