This year marks the 200-year anniversary of Illinois. Check out some milestone moments in the state’s history:

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Kaskaskia
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1673: French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet arrive in Illinois.

1818: Illinois becomes the 21st state in the U.S., with Kaskaskia chosen as the capital.

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