The state of Illinois was named
after the Illinois River. The river was named by French explorer
Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in 1679 after the Indians he found
living along the banks.
Illinois is the French spelling
for the Illinois and Peoria Indian word "iliniwok," meaning men or
warriors and perhaps referring to members of the Illinois tribe.
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Leighton Licensed realtor selling
Cape Cod condos since 1997
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