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  2. Constitution of Illinois - Wikipedia

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    The preamble of the 1970 Constitution is as follows: . We, the People of the State of Illinois—grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors—in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and ...

  3. List of U.S. states by date of admission to the Union - Wikipedia

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    The following table is a list of all 50 states and their respective dates of statehood. The first 13 became states in July 1776 upon agreeing to the United States Declaration of Independence, and each joined the first Union of states between 1777 and 1781, upon ratifying the Articles of Confederation, its first constitution. [6]

  4. History of Illinois - Wikipedia

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    The history of Illinois may be defined by several broad historical periods, namely, the pre-Columbian period, the era of European exploration and colonization, its development as part of the American frontier, its early statehood period, growth in the 19th and 20th centuries, and contemporary Illinois of today.

  5. First Illinois Constitutional Convention - Wikipedia

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    The First Illinois Constitutional Convention was held in August 1818 as a precondition for Illinois statehood. The 33 delegates elected from Illinois' 15 counties met in a tavern in Kaskaskia, the territorial capital on the first Monday in August 1818. Before the month was out, they had produced the Illinois Constitution of 1818.

  6. Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention - Wikipedia

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    The Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention, popularly known as Con-Con, convened on December 8, 1969 and concluded on September 3, 1970. [1] The convention produced the 1970 Illinois Constitution , the state's first new constitution in 100 years, which the voters of Illinois approved in a special election in December 1970.

  7. Illinois Supreme Court finds no-cash bail constitutional ...

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    The Illinois Supreme Court's 5-2 vote was partisan with Justice David ... “The Illinois Constitution of 1970 does not mandate that monetary bail is the only means to ensure criminal defendants ...

  8. Timeline of women's legal rights in the United States (other ...

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    Illinois and Massachusetts: Legislation passed in both states allow married women equal rights to property and custody of their children. [25] Circa 1870. Illinois passes another law banning the sale of drugs that could cause induced abortions, allowing an exception for "the written prescription of some well-known and respectable practicing ...

  9. List of governors of Illinois - Wikipedia

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    Illinois was admitted to the Union on December 3, 1818, consisting of the southern portion of Illinois Territory; the remainder was assigned to Michigan Territory. [17]The first Illinois Constitution, ratified in 1818, provided that a governor be elected every 4 years [18] for a term starting on the first Monday in the December following an election. [19]