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... Illinois a territory . Early years of statehood . At the time of statehood , in 1818 , two - thirds of the population lived along the eastern and western edges of southern Illinois , primarily engaged in the fur trade . By 1830 the ...
... Illinois a territory . Early years of statehood . At the time of statehood , in 1818 , two - thirds of the population lived along the eastern and western edges of southern Illinois , primarily engaged in the fur trade . By 1830 the ...
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... Illinois has been the nation's major soybean produc- er , and from year to year it trades places with Iowa for first - place rank in corn . In 1980 Illinois was second in pork production , while other grains , dairy products , and meat ...
... Illinois has been the nation's major soybean produc- er , and from year to year it trades places with Iowa for first - place rank in corn . In 1980 Illinois was second in pork production , while other grains , dairy products , and meat ...
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... Illinois artists ; it was acquired by Northern Illinois University in 1950. The Illinois Arts Council was created by the state in 1965 as the primary agency to fund statewide or local programs in the several arts , including free street ...
... Illinois artists ; it was acquired by Northern Illinois University in 1950. The Illinois Arts Council was created by the state in 1965 as the primary agency to fund statewide or local programs in the several arts , including free street ...
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