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- More US banks seized
Six banks in Illinois and one in Texas were seized by regulators as the deepening financial crisis pushed the toll of failed US lenders this year to 52, the most since 1992. Twelve banks have failed this year in Illinois, the most of any State. The seven
- Fireworks and the law
Every year on July 3 and 4, Illinois residents flock to massive fireworks displays to watch things blow up in celebration of America's independence. But many of them may find smaller-scale displays right on their block -- even though in Illinois, it's
- Internet used to help young smokers quit
(Reuters)
Reuters - The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is leading a $2.9 million National Cancer Institute project to increase demand for evidence-based, Internet-based smoking cessation treatment for young adults aged 18 to 24 years.
- Amber Alert issued for Plano girl, 3
The missing Rheannon Jermon, 3, and her mother, Theresa A. Harskey, whom police are looking for. (Plano police photo) An Amber Alert has been issued by Illinois State Police in the abduction of a 3-year-old Plano girl. Authorities believe she is in the
- Complaints about concert tickets closes sites
(AP)
AP - A Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. subsidiary has reached an agreement with the Illinois Attorney General after complaints of overly high-priced tickets to Hannah Montana and Bruce Springsteen concerts.
- Qinchuan-Future Plastic mulls initial public offering
PLASTICS NEWS STAFF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2009) -- Strong growth in the wood-plastic composite market is prompting joint venture Chinese wood-plastic composite equipment maker Qinchuan-Future Plastic Machinery Co. Ltd. (QC Future) to consider an
- Adios Chavez, Gas Station Owner Dumps Chavez Citgo Brand
Americans boycotting Citgo stations Warner Todd Huston Bio A smart gas station owner from Wadsworth, Illinois has given up his Citgo franchise and re-opened as a Shell station. To celebrate he posted a sign that gives Hugo Chavez a wonderful sendoff.
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Introduction
Illinois became the United States twenty-first state on December 3, 1818. The capital is Springfield. The state's largest city is Chicago. Illinois is an Algonquin word meaning "tribe of superior men". Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery. The tallest skyscraper in North America is the Sears Tower in Chicago. Illinois is the birthplace of President Ronald Reagan. The Land of Lincoln measures 55,593 square miles, ranking it 24th in the Union.
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AP - Several states are facing the prospect of government shutdowns and program cuts as they enter the first weekend of the fiscal year and July Fourth holiday without a budget in place.
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