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louis and Jacques explored illinois in 1673
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the french built their first fort in illinois
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the first african slaves are brought to illinois
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great britain receies Illinois from France
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us forces led by george rogers clark tack control of several forts in the illinois
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Illinois approves its first consitution and enters the union as the 21st state
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springfeild becomes the capital of illinois
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the illnios and michigan canal is complete linking the great lakes with the Mississippi.
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lincolin is elected president leading to the civil war
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Oprah winfrey gives her chicago based TV talk show acrose the united states
