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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Illinois marks over two centuries since becoming 21st U.S. state

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State Representative Dave Severin (IL) | Representative Dave Severin (R) 116th District

State Representative Dave Severin (IL) | Representative Dave Severin (R) 116th District

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was officially recognized as the 21st state of the United States. Since its admission to the union, Illinois has played a significant role in innovation and economic growth within the Midwest region. The state celebrates this milestone annually on Illinois Statehood Day.

"Happy Statehood Day to the great state of Illinois!" is a sentiment shared by many who recognize the state's contributions over more than two centuries.

The historical journey of Illinois to statehood is detailed further on a dedicated website, which emphasizes that it is a state-sponsored platform. As such, it adheres to ethics regulations prohibiting campaign-related posts, content, and comments.

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