Near the center of the United States, lies Illinois, a state famous for its farms as well as its cities. Learn interesting and fun Illinois facts here.

1.Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment, on February 1, 1865.

2. The Nabisco Factory in Illinois is the largest bakery in the world.

3. Inventions by Illinoisans include zippers, red Solo cups, and brownies.

4. The Chicago River is one of the few rivers of the world that flows backward.

5. Illinois is a French word, so the "s" is silent.

6. During the Civil War, no major battles took place in Illinois, but over 250,000 troops from the state fought for the Union.

7. The high rate of violence in Chicago makes the city a popular training location for military doctors learning to treat gunshot wounds.

8. Twice a year, 5 million migrating birds pass through Chicago. The city's skyscrapers keep their lights off at night during that time to keep the birds from becoming disoriented and dying.

9. The name “Illinois” means “ordinary speaker.”

10. Presidents Lincoln, Grant, and Obama all lived in Illinois. But only President Reagan was born there.

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