Illinois (pronounced or "ill-i-NOY") is the 21st U.S. state and is located in the Midwest region of the United States of America. The state is known for its large and diverse population, its balance of rural areas, small industrial cities, vast suburbs and great metropolis, its highly diverse economic base, and its central location that has made it a transportation hub for 150 years. It is this mixture of factory and farm, of urban and rural that makes Illinois a microcosm of the nation.

About 2000 Native American hunters inhabited the area at the time of the American Revolution, and by a small number of French villagers. American settlers began arriving from Kentucky in the 1810s; they achieved statehood in 1818. Yankees arrived a little later and dominated the north, creating the metropolis of Chicago in the 1830s. The coming of the railroads in the 1850s made highly profitable the rich prairie farmlands in central Illinois, attracting large numbers of immigrant farmers from Germany and Sweden. Northern Illinois, strongly Republican, provided major support for Illinoisans Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War. By 1900, factories were being rapidly built in the northern cities, along with coal mines in central and southern areas, attracting large numbers of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe. Illinois was a major arsenal in both world wars; large numbers of blacks left the cotton fields of the South to come to Chicago, where they developed a famous jazz culture.

The state is named for the Illinois River which was named by French explorers after the indigenous Illiniwek people, a consortium of Algonquian tribes that thrived in the area. The word Illiniwek means "tribe of superior men."State of Illinois. Illinois Symbols. Accessed on April 20, 2006

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GREAT NEWLY REFURBISHED CONDO UNIT IN HYDE PARK / STONY (Hyde Park / Stony) $1200 3bd
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:12:55 -0500
Newly refurbished luxury 3 bedroom condo; Ceramic tilled kitchen with fitted appliances, Steam marble/stone baths, Skylights, 15ft Vaulted Ceilings, Easy access to downtown, Walking distance to the lake, Jackson and Washington park. RENTAL FEATURES: Hardwood floor, Family room, Refrigerator, Separate dining room,Laundry area - inside,Electronic doorbell, Ceramic tiled kitchen, Stove/Oven. Living Room 1 plus den (suitable for home office) Dining Room 1 Sq Footage 2,000 Pet Policy No pets Deposit $1,200 Location: Hyde Park / Stony Island Renter Contact Info:Spruce Propertiescornellspruce@yahoo.com
GREAT LOCATION: Beautiful condo in luxury building with river view (River North) $1650 1bd
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:44:07 -0500
Deluxe One Bedroom, one Bath condo, 10th Floor unit with Private Balcony. Soaring Floor-to-Ceiling Windows with view of River. Almost 900 S.F., southwest corner unit built in 2002. Granite Breakfast Bar Countertop. All upgraded appliances including Washer and Dryer in unit. Lots of closet space and walk-in closet in Bedrooom. Additional on-floor secured Storage area. Great amenities include outdoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Fitness Center, Hospitality Room. Next Building Garage parking available for a fee. Elegant and modern Lobby with 24-hour Doorman and reception area. Great convenient location near fine restaurants, trendy cafes, theatres, galleries and shops. One block to Merchandise Mart. Enjoy Gracious Urban Living for $1,650/month (water, central air and heat included).
Nice 3 Bedroom Apartment for Rent (Calumet City) $900 3bd
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:39:36 -0500
Very nice three bedroom apartment for rent. Seperate heat, has carpeted floors, and freshly painted. Just waiting for you to come and take a look. If interested call Jim at 630-768-5011.
3100 sq. ft. 5 BR, 3BA, 3CAR on 1.3 acres with pool (Wheatfield) $2900
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:39:06 -0500
Home is fully furnished. Must have good references and able to sign for a least a year
Mt Prospect 3 bedroom/hardwood floors/2+car gar (Mt Prospect) $1625 3bd
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:59:08 -0500
Paula Calzolari | Prudential Starck Realtors | 312-968-9335 707 N. Eastwood, Mt. Prospect, IL Bright and Spacious Home with Beautiful Hardwood floors. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a full finished basement has been recently updated with new appli 3BR/2BA Single Family House $1,625/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Sq Footage Unspecified Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any) Deposit $1,625 DESCRIPTION Bright and Spacious Home with Beautiful Hardwood floors. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a full finished basement has been recently updated with new appliances and neutral colors . Large full finished basement includes a laundry room, cedar closet and a huge family room with built in entertainment center. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard from the patio. 2 car garage. Conveniently located near shops and transportation. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Basement Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Cable-ready COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking Guest parking Laundry on-site Storage space(s) LEASE TERMS 1 year preferred. Short term okay. All leases subject to application and credit report. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Renter contact info: Paula Calzolari Prudential Starck Realtors 312-968-9335 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 29, 2008, 1:14pm PDT
Near 290/ Blue Line/ Metra/ Shopping & Restaurants (River Forest) $1000 2bd
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:58:46 -0500
Paula | 312-968-9335 7617 Vine Street, River Forest, IL First Floor of Two Flat. 2 bedroom with an additional sun room. Freshly Refinished Hardwood Floors in Living room and both bedrooms. Brand New Cent 2BR/1BA Apartment $1,000/month Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Sq Footage Unspecified Parking 1 dedicated Pet Policy Cats Deposit $1,000 DESCRIPTION It is just like living in your own single family home. 2 bedroom home in quaint two flat. Freshly Refinished Hardwood Floors in Living and bedrooms. Cute sunroom attached to kitchen. New Floor in Kitchen and hallway. Large office/storage space in basement. Free Laundry. Garage Parking. Cozy backyard. Additional Parking Space Available. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioning Central heat Hardwood floor Tile floor Living room Bonus/Rec room Refrigerator Stove/Oven Basement Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Cable-ready COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking Laundry on-site Storage space(s) Small building Vintage building LEASE TERMS Flexible. Prefer 1 year lease but would consider short term. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Renter contact info: Paula 312-968-9335 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 13, 2008, 11:45pm PDT

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