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 | Illinois is known for its large and diverse population; its balance of rural areas, small industrial cities, vast suburbs and a great metropolis; its highly diverse economic base; and its central location that has made it a transportation hub for 150 years. |
| Illinois was a major arsenal in both world wars; large numbers of fls left the cotton fields of the South to come to Chicago, where they developed a famous jazz culture. |
| The western section (west of the Illinois River) was originally part of the Military Tract of 1812 and forms the distinctive western bulge of state. |
| Illinois - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (3508 words) |
| The highest true elevation in Illinois is the Sears Tower with an elevation at the top of its roof of approximately 2,030 feet (the elevation of Chicago is approximately 580 feet and the height of the roof is approximately 1450 feet). |
| As a result of their exploration, Illinois was part of the French empire until 1763, when it passed to the British as a result of the French and Indian War. |
| Illinois is known as the "Land of Lincoln" because it is here that the 16th President spent most of his life, practicing law and living in Springfield. |
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