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mahatmakanejeeves

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Thu Dec 4, 2025, 05:13 PM 5 hrs ago

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted to the Union.


Illinois State Song

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The University of Illinois' Varsity Men's Glee Club performs with approximately 200 alumni at their Spring Concert in celebration of the group's 125th Anniversary under the direction of Dr. Barrington Coleman

Soloists: Ian Pozdol, Steve Odon

Tue Dec 3, 2024: On this day, December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted to the Union.

Sun Dec 3, 2023: On this day, December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted to the Union.

Sat Dec 3, 2022: On this day, December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted to the Union.

Hat tip, blue-wave

Sun Dec 2, 2018: Illinois: Celebrating 200 Years of Statehood on December 3rd. 1818-2018
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