IL Constitution Unit 8th Grade Illinois Historical Timeline 1673—Louis Jolliet and Father Marquette arrive in Illinois 1699—Cahokia is founded, the oldest town in Illinois 1717—Illinois becomes part of French Louisiana 1763—England receives Illinois at the end of the French and Indian War 1778—George Rogers Clark captures Kaskaskia from the British 3 Capitols 1787—Illinois becomes part of the Northwest Territory Kaskaskia Vandalia 1804—Lewis and Clark expedition starts near Wood River Springfield 1809—Illinois Territory is created 1818—Dec 3 Illinois becomes the 21st state 1830—Abraham Lincoln moves to Illinois 1837—Chicago incorporated as a city 1848—The Illinois & Michigan Canal completed 1853—First Illinois State Fair is held 1861—Abraham Lincoln inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States

Pick One Event You Can Remember & List It In Your Notes 1863—Emancipation Proclamation 1871—Fire consumes much of Chicago 1888—Present-day State Capitol built 1893—Chicago World's Fair 1900—Completion of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal 1908—Chicago Cubs win their second World Series 1958—Illinois toll way opens 1959—The St. Lawrence Seaway opens 1970—New state constitution adopted (this one doesn’t count for your one event) 1986—Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX 1992—Carol Moseley Braun becomes the first black woman in the Senate 1998—The Chicago bulls win their sixth NBA championship 2001—Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated 2005—Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opens 2005—Chicago White Sox win their third World Series

Illinois Facts 5 Border States: WI, MO, IA, KY, IN Counties: (102) Water Boundaries Lake MI, Ohio, Mississippi, Wabash Rivers

Test is April 11! Start Studying! Geographic Center: Chestnut Highest Point: Charles Mound - 1235 feet, 45th highest state Inland Water: 700 sq.mi., state with 29th largest amount of inland water Largest Cities: Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Aurora Largest Lakes: Carlyle Lake - 24,580 acres, Rend Lake - 18,900 acres Land Area: 56,400 sq. mi., 385 miles long and 218 miles wide, 24th largest state Latitude:36.9540° to 42.4951°N Longitude:87.3840° to 91.4244° W Lowest Point: Mississippi River - 279 feet, 33rd lowest state low point

Create or Change LAWS for State Must be 25, US citizen, resident 3yrs Illinois General Assembly We Live In 104th House District 52nd Senate District Create or Change LAWS for State Must be 25, US citizen, resident 3yrs MEETS or Convenes the 2nd Wednesday of January House of Representatives Senate MICHAEL J. MADIGAN JOHN J. CULLERTON Speaker of the House Senate President IL Rep Chad Hays (R) 2 Yr Term IL Senator Mike Frerichs (D) 4-4-2 Term (10yr) Beautiful People: Know ALL This Info

Veterans Remind You They Fought For Your Right To Vote USE IT!!! Voting Requirements US Citizen Age 18 State Resident 6 Mos 30 Day District Resident REGISTER! Go To IL.GOV For More Information Or To Check Your Notes KNOW Veterans Remind You They Fought For Your Right To Vote USE IT!!!

Remember to Note All Colorful Info! The U.S. Constitution established a federal system of government in which certain powers are given to the Federal Government and all other powers to the states. Federal and State Governments have Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches to check and balance each other’s powers. 3 Branches: In Illinois, the Governor, one of six elected constitutional officers, heads the Executive Branch. The General Assembly, made up of the 59-member Senate and 118-member House of Representatives, heads the Legislative Branch. 118 House Districts 59 Senate Districts The seven-member Supreme Court heads the Judicial Branch. Constitution: Illinois Government operates under the 1970 State Constitution, which is the fourth Constitution in the state’s history. The 1970 State Constitution modernized the previous 1870 Constitution by extending anti-discrimination rights, proclaiming healthy environment rights, granting “home-rule” rights to larger cities and counties to tax and rule without state authorization, and giving the line-item veto to the Governor. Local Government: Three levels of local government exist in Illinois: County (102 in the state), Township (85 counties have them), and Municipal (1,291). There are 6,903 units of local government, including park, fire and other special districts.

Vermilion County Officers Find as many names as you can for bonus. Public Defender Appointed to defend poor defendants States Attorney Represents the County(Lawyer) Sheriff Maintains Law and Order Circuit Clerk Maintains Court Records Coroner Rules on Sudden Deaths Regional Superintendent Oversees Schools Of Schools Recorder of Deeds Maintains Property Records County Auditor County’s Bookkeeper County Clerk Registers Voters County Treasurer County’s Banker KNOW THESE ALL

Executive Officers Term=4 Years Must Be 25 US Citizen 3yr Resident US Senators Dick Durbin(D) Roland Buris (D) US Representative Tim Johnson(R) 15th District Governor Pat Quinn Chief Executive Officer Lt. Governor Sheila Simon Presides Over The Senate Attorney General Lisa Madigan Chief Law Enforcement Officer Secretary of State Jesse White Driver’s License, License Plates, License Business Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka Custodian Of State Funds $$$$$ Treasurer Dan Rutherford State Bookkeeper ##’s