[107] The Archer Daniels Midland corporation in Decatur, Illinois, is the world's leading producer of ethanol from corn. There are multiple municipalities within the state that have a population of less than 1,000, including Orient in Franklin County, Creal Springs in Williamson County and Grand Tower in Jackson County. In 1865, the state endorsed the thirteenth Amendment to repeal bondage. The federal government also manages the Shawnee National Forest and the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. [26][27], French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored the Illinois River in 1673. Population and Housing Unit Estimates. In the area of The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway, peaches and apples are grown. The UIC Flames, from the Near West Side next to the Loop, are in the Horizon League. Genevieve and St. Louis, Missouri, to evade British rule. The Northern Illinois Huskies from DeKalb, Illinois compete in the Mid-American Conference winning four conference championships and earning a bid in the Orange Bowl along with producing Heisman candidate Jordan Lynch at quarterback. With eleven plants currently operating, Illinois leads all states in the amount of electricity generated from nuclear power. Settlers were allowed to bring slaves with them for labor, but, in 1822, state residents voted against making slavery legal. The Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is one of only three major free zoos in the county, and is the nation’s oldest public zoo. In 2014, Republican Bruce Rauner defeated Governor Quinn 50% to 46% to become Illinois's first Republican governor in 12 years after being sworn in on January 12, 2015, while Democratic senator Dick Durbin was re-elected with 53% of the vote. [125], As of 2007, wind energy represented only 1.7% of Illinois's energy production, and it was estimated that wind power could provide 5–10% of the state's energy needs. Notable blues artists included Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Howlin' Wolf and both Sonny Boy Williamsons; jazz greats included Nat King Cole, Gene Ammons, Benny Goodman, and Bud Freeman. Illinois's major agricultural outputs are corn, soybeans, hogs, cattle, dairy products, and wheat. Confirmed Cases # Negative # Deaths # Total Tests Performed* # Recovery Rate** # *Total number of tests performed and reported electronically for testing of COVID-19 at IDPH, commercial or hospital laboratories. There are 1,299 incorporated municipalities in Illinois, which includes cities, towns and villages. In addition to the state's rail lines, the Mississippi River and Illinois River provide major transportation routes for the state's agricultural interests. Using the criterion established by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, there are eleven "National Universities" in the state. Illinois has the fifth largest population in USA with population close to 12.8 million, which accounts for 3.9% of the US population. [48][49] Some fellow Republicans criticized Rauner for his action, claiming the bill made Illinois a sanctuary state.[50]. It consists of the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, and Circuit Courts. It is an area of mainly prairie and known as the Heart of Illinois. * All products require an annual contract; Prices do not include sales tax. [118], Illinois is a leading refiner of petroleum in the American Midwest, with a combined crude oil distillation capacity of nearly 900,000 barrels per day (140,000 m3/d). The Illinois suburbs of St. Louis, such as East St. Louis, are located in this region, and collectively, they are known as the Metro-East. Blagojevich was impeached and convicted by the legislature, resulting in his removal from office.

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