Illinois has more than 30 state symbols. Some are easily recognizable, like the state flag; and others are more niche, like the state pie (pumpkin) or the state snack food (popcorn).

In a landslide, a winner was chosen. After Illinois lawmakers set up a vote for a new flag, the current flag won in a landslide. AP And it’s the current flag. The SOB wins in a landslide ...

Here are some facts about Illinois history and iconic culture: In 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state in the Union. An 1874 state law forbade segregation and the Illinois Civil Rights ...

What do Pennsylvania, Illinois, Nebraska, Mississippi, Michigan, Utah, Minnesota, Maine, South Carolina and Massachusetts — states that span U.S. regions and the political divide — have in ...