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State capital: Springfield
Entered Union: Dec. 3, 1818
Population: 12,713,634 (2004 estimate)
Area 55,584 sq mi. (143,963 sq km)
Governor: Rod R. Blagojevich (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 19
State nickname: Prairie State

Illinoisn Headlines

  • Venues For Official Inaugural Balls Announced

  • Ill. impeachment panel may end without FBI tapes

  • Illinois prison nurses mulling strike

  • Kaine says he'll limit time spent as party leader

  • Pontiac Prison Closure Hearing On Hold Indefinitely

  • Ill. mother wins suit over son's prison killing

  • More Help For Low-Income Heating Assistance

  • How low can Illinois sink? We haven't even gotten close

  • Supporters rally behind Blagojevich pick, Burris

  • Wind turbines possible in central Illinois

  • Richardson withdraws bid to be secretary

  • Smokers, restaurants adapt during first year of smoking ban

  • Ill. fire marshal pushes CO2 detectors

  • Duck Hunters Kill Rare Trumpeter Swan

  • Actor Sam Shepard arrested for DUI in Illinois

  • Reid Pressured Blagojevich On Obama Senate Seat

  • Lawmakers see opportunity to push ethics legislation

  • Library plans to collect sermons for inauguration

  • Obama's paparazzi presidency

  • Small Plane Crashes After Leaving From Buffalo Airport

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  • 20 pages found in Science and Environment:

    The Conservation Foundation
    Non-profit land and watershed protection organization. Includes news, list of projects, and membership information.
    http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/

    The Critical Trends Assessment Program
    Reports, protocols, and other information about and from an ongoing effort to access Illinois' major sources of standardized quantitative biological data on inventory and monitoring of forests, wetlands, grasslands, and streams.
    http://ctap.inhs.uiuc.edu

    Flora and Fauna of Illinois
    State government information resources.
    http://dnr.state.il.us/conservation/naturalheritage/florafauna/

    ILCF - Illinois Conservation Foundation
    Preserves and enhances precious natural resources by supporting and fostering ecological, educational, and recreational programs. Includes program overviews, special events, donation forms, links, and contacts.
    http://www.ilcf.org/

    Illinois Clean Coal Institute (ICCI)
    Research and development program with emphasis on continued utilization, environmentally clean burning, and new markets for Illinois Basin coals. News and events, research, and staff listing.
    http://www.icci.org/

    Illinois Department of Natural Resources
    Find out what's new at the Department, learn its history, follow legislation, download applications for licenses or permits, purchase conservation merchandise, or just learn more about the world. Publications, museums, kids and education featured.
    http://dnr.state.il.us/

    Illinois Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund
    Established in response to requests by operators of retail drycleaning facilities to have financial resources available to pay for the cleanup of spills and/or leaks from their drycleaning machines and solvent storage units. Features details on its licensing, insurance, and remedial programs.
    http://www.cleanupfund.org/

    Illinois Ecosystems
    Educational introductions to the five major natural ecosystems in Illinois: Prairies, Wetlands, Forests, Rivers and Streams, and Lakes.
    http://www.chias.org/www/edu/mitc/teeeeco.html

    Illinois Environmental Compliance
    Periodical providing an independent source of environmental regulation, policy and enforcement data.
    http://www.compliancepublishers.com/iec/

    Illinois Environmental Council
    Promotes sound environmental policy and protections for land, air, water, wildlife, and human health in the State of Illinois. Provides programs of education, policy study, publication, and outreach for groups and individual members.
    http://www.ilenviro.org

    Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
    Information about permit application forms, vehicle emissions testing station locations, annual reports on the state's environmental conditions, the history and organizational structure of the Illinois EPA, and contact information.
    http://www.epa.state.il.us/

    Illinois Mycological Association
    Promotes mycology, the study of fungi, through its member programs, services and events. Includes glossary, calendar, and photos.
    http://www.ilmyco.gen.chicago.il.us/

    Illinois Natural History Survey
    Includes information on state flora and fauna, wetlands, ecological research, and related topics.
    http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/

    Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
    Preserving, protecting, and defending the resources of Illinois for the benefit of the public. Also, offers support and resources for private landowners.
    http://dnr.state.il.us/inpc/

    Illinois Society for Microbiology
    Promotes scientific knowledge in microbiology and supports the work of the American Society for Microbiology since 1935. Includes an events calendar, meeting locations, officers and committees, news, and membership levels.
    http://www.asm.org/branch/bril/page1.htm

    Illinois Solar Energy Association
    Seeks to provide education and resources through monthly meetings, sponsored events, expositions, and competitions. Site features educational articles, newsletter, rebate program information and links.
    http://www.iseanetwork.org/

    Illinois State Geological Survey
    ISGS provides objective scientific information to government, business, and the public. Our research and service programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education.
    http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu/

    Keep Illinois Beautiful
    Works to improve the environment through education, public awareness, and community involvement.
    http://www.keepillinoisbeautiful.org/

    Nature of Illinois, The
    Non-profit corporation that supports the state's scientific surveys (geological, natural history, and water) and the Waste Management and Research Center. Information on its quarterly publication, programs, and contacts.
    http://www.natureillinois.org/

    State Microscopical Society of Illinois
    Organization of amateur and professional microscopists. Information about monthly meetings, workshops, and other events, and how to join.
    http://www.smsi.org/



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