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Nov 9, 2009 · Illinois became a territory of the United States and achieved statehood in 1818. During Prohibition, Chicago became synonymous with bootleg liquor and gangsters like Al Capone.
Illinois is a state in the United States. Its capital is Springfield and its largest city is Chicago. It is bordered to the north by Wisconsin, to the west by Iowa and below that, by Missouri. To the south-east, Illinois is bordered along the Ohio River by Kentucky and to the east by Indiana.
The Government of Illinois, under Illinois' Constitution, has three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
