What is National Illinois Day?
We recognize each state in the order they entered the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We feature a small part of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
Illinois' distinct political, industrial, agricultural, and population densities make an intriguing comparison to other states as the 21st state to join the United States, providing an interesting comparison to other states.
The thick soil made it difficult to sow when farmers first started to settle on the Illinois prairie. With the development of the steel plow that cut sod more effectively than previous tools, a Vermont blacksmith made the job simpler. Before John Deere plow was born, John Deere plow was born.
As settlers migrated throughout the state, farmers in the rich prairies grew with railroads and shipping lines as settlers spread throughout the state. Chicago's proximity to Lake Michigan has made it a major hub for transportation of goods around the country.
With the introduction of the combustion engine, more reliable public highways became a national goal. Route 66 in Chicago will be the iconic ribbon from Chicago to Los Angeles. Officially established in 1926, portions of the route were built from already existing roads.
