Nicknamed the Prairie State, Illinois is served by the capital of Springfield. It was admitted into the Union in 1818, and although Abraham Lincoln was not born there, he started his law career there, hence it is sometimes known as the Land of Lincoln.
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Recommended Resources
Best Western Illinois Hotels and Inns
Minisite contains a list of all of the chain's lodging in the state, each one including a photo gallery, list of amenities, and general hotel information.
http://www.bestwesternillinois.com/
Non-profit organization in Illinois which continues to investigate waste, fraud and corruption in all levels of government operations. Includes news, policies and investigations.
http://www.bettergov.org/
Chicago apartment rental and property classifieds.
http://chicago.il.house.info/
The official Illinois Bureau of Tourism site showcases tourist attractions in each of the seven regions of the state, and include Wrigley Field, Starved Rock State Park, and Blackhawk historic site.
http://www.enjoyillinois.com/
IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor
Information about about minimum wage, prevailing rates, and labor laws are presented here by the state Department of Labor. Also available are complaint forms, license and renewals, and Freedom of Information Act details.
http://www.state.il.us/Agency/idol/
This official state portal contains the latest news, information about the roads, traffic alerts, and Amber alerts, as well as sections dedicated to state offices.
http://www.illinois.gov/
The chief lawyer for the state has a profile on this site, as well as tips for consumer protection and safeguarding children. There is a section devoted to legislation and opinions, and the site is offered in both English and Spanish but offers many publications in Chinese, Korean, Polish, and Vietnamese.
http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/
The agency lays out details about news and upcoming events, business issues and committees addressing them, and enrollment in various seminars and conferences. Also contains a list of local chambers of commerce within the state.
http://www.ilchamber.org/
Illinois Health Insurance Network
The Illinois Health Insurance Network provides individual, family, self-employed and small business health insurance quotes within the state of Illinois.
http://www.ilhealthnetwork.com/
Official police site features crime data including sex offender information and domestic violence, details about Amber alerts, scams and fraud, and unsolved crimes. Additionally, there is a section with pictures of wanted persons and missing persons.
http://www.isp.state.il.us/
Website devoted to finding lodging while vacationing in the Land of Lincoln offers rental properties by city or region, as well as by name of the hotel or motel. Also includes featured hotels and many places to go.
http://www.stayillinois.com/