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Louis Jolliet and Father Marquette arrive in Illinois
The First Europeans in Illinois -
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10 Historical events
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Cahokia is founded, the oldest town in Illinois
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Illinois becomes part of French Louisiana
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England receives Illinois at the end of the French and Indian War
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Illinois becomes part of the Northwest Territory
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Illinois Territory is created
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Illinois becomes the 21st state
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Chicago incorporated as a city
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The Illinois & Michigan Canal completed
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Fire consumes much of Chicago
