The State of Illinois The State of Illinois “State Sovereignty, National Union” Travel Agent Halen Toney

Introducing Illinois The State Capital is Springfield.The State Nickname is “The Prairie State.” The State Bird is The Cardinal.The State Flower is the Native Violet. The State tree is the White Oak. The State name is Illinois.

Illinois History In Early 1673 two French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet were the first Europeans in the area. In 1699 French settlers established the first settlement of the area, which is near present day East St. Louis. Illinois was the 21 st state to enter the union on December 3 rd, 1818.

Government The current Governor of Illinois is Pat Quinn. The State motto is “ State, Sovereignty, National Union.”

Zones and Regions Illinois is apart of the Central Time Zone. Illinois belong to the Midwest Region based upon the Census Bureau.

The People of Illinois The population of Illinois 12,830,632 people. The most populated city is Chicago, The Windy City. The racial/ethnic distribution is as follows White 77.9% Black or African American 14.8% American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6% Asian 5.0% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% Two or More Races 1.7% Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Geographic Features The states that border Illinois are Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Some major cities in Illinois are Chicago, Springfield, Aurora, Rockford, and Joliet. One major road way of Illinois is Interstate 64. It is an east-west route.

Geographic Features Continued The major rivers of Illinois are The Mississippi River, The Ohio River, The Illinois River, and The Wabash River. The major lakes of Illinois are Lake Michigan and Rend Lake. This is a view of Lake Michigan from Chicago IL. This is a view of the Wabash river.

Now that you know some information of the state of Illinois, let me get you ready for your vacation!!

Dear The Expedition Family, Greetings! I, your travel agent Halen Toney, have created a 5-day itinerary for your trip to Illinois. It will include an activity for each day and your total expenses for that day. At the end I will have an expenses sheet to total your prices for the entire trip. I hope that you enjoy the trip that I have planned for you all. It should be delightful! Have Fun! Halen Toney Travel Agency Phone Fax ext. 21 –

Day 1 Navy Pier (located in Chicago IL) Navy Pier is located on Lake Michigan. It has rides and attractions such as a Ferris wheel and The Children Museum. It also has shopping, and entertainment such as the Imax Theatre. Navy Pier is a 10 year tradition and it gets bigger every year. Prices: Ferris Wheel Ticket $6.00 per person (4 people) $24.00 Children’s Museum $14.00 per person (4 people) $56.00 Navy Pier Imax Theatre $14.00 adults (2 adults) $12.00 children (2 children) $52.00 Total For Day 1 $132.00

Day 2 Wrigley Field (located Chicago IL) Wrigley Field is the baseball home field to the Chicago Cubs. You can watch the Cubs play and enjoy the game. Prices Wrigley Field Cubs Baseball Game $31.00 per person (4 people) $ Total for Day 2 $124.00

Day 3 Chicago Botanic Garden (Located in Chicago IL) At the Chicago Botanic Garden you will enjoy 26 spectacular gardens on 385 acres. It also has a living plant museum and four natural habitats for you to see. Prices Chicago Botanic Garden FREE Admission Parking $25.00 per car (1 car) $25.00 Total Day 3 $25.00

Day 4 Art Institute of Chicago (located in Chicago IL) In the Art Institute of Chicago you can see over 30,000 pieces of art work that I am sure you will enjoy. It is located in Grant Park of Chicago. Prices Art Institute of Chicago $17.00 children (2 children) $23.00 Adults (2 adults) $80.00 Total For Day 4 $80.00

Day 5 The Shedd Aquarium (Located in Chicago IL) The Shedd Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world. It has more then 8000 aquatic creatures. While here you will be able to enjoy the sight of many of them. Prices The Shedd Aquarium $79.00 children (2 children) $89 adults (2 adults) $ Total For Day 5 $336.00

Total Expenses Day 1 Ferris Wheel Ticket $6.00 per person (4 people) $24.00 Children’s Museum $14.00 per person (4 people) $56.00 Navy Pier Imax Theatre $14.00 adults (2 adults) $12.00 children (2 children) $52.00 Total For Day 1 $ Day 4 Art Institute of Chicago $17.00 children (2 children) $23.00 Adults (2 adults) $80.00 Total For Day 4 $80.00 Day 2 Wrigley Field Cubs Baseball Game $31.00 per person (4 people) $ Total for Day 2 $ Day 3 Chicago Botanic Garden FREE Admission Parking $25.oo per car (1 car) $25.00 Total Day 3 $25.00 Day 5 The Shedd Aquarium $79.00 children (2 children) $89 adults (adults) $ Total For Day 5 $ Day One $ Day Two $ Day 3 $25.00 Day 4 $80.00 Day 5$ Total for entire trip$697.00

Dear The Expedition Family, Hello again! I hope that you enjoy your trip that I have planned for you. Illinois is filled with fun and many exciting things to do. I wish I could have planned more than 5 days but that is okay. I know you will enjoy everything. I wish I could come with you but I have many other client’s trips to plan. Have fun in The Prairie State. See You Next Time Halen Toney Travel Agency Phone Fax ext. 21 –

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