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Illinois is explored
Illinois is explored by Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette. -
France and England's War
France looses to England and England takes a large portion from France that includes Illinois. -
Illinois's Territory
Illinois's territory is created. -
Statehood
Illinois becomes the 21 state. -
Spingfield
Springfield is settled. -
The Capitol
Springfield becomes Illinois's state capitol. -
The Great Fire of Chicago
A huge fire destroys a large part if Chicago. -
Buildings
The world's first skyscraper was built in Chicago. -
Chicago World Fair
The World Fair takes place. -
Barack Obama
Barack Obama of Illinois is elected as the first African American president.
