(Chicago, IL) — Illinois’ year-long birthday celebration is in the books. Governor Rauner and other dignitaries celebrated the state’s bicentennial last night. The big celebration was much smaller than originally planned, mainly because of a lack of interest and a lack of money. Illinois officially became the country’s 21st state on December 3rd, 1818.
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Benjamin Yount/ikg IL)
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