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Topic: Seal of Illinois


  
  State Flags and Seals- Clipart ETC
Kentucky seal Seal of the commonwealth of Kentucky, 1876
Massachusetts seal Seal of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1876
Massachusetts seal Seal of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1890
etc.usf.edu /clipart/galleries/Flags_Emblems/state_flags&seals.htm   (978 words)

  
 Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Illinois (IPA [ˌɪ.lɨˈnɔɪ]) is a state of the United States of America located in the Midwest; it was the 21st state admitted to the Union.
Illinois is known for its large and diverse population; its balance of rural areas, small industrial cities, vast suburbs and a great metropolis; its highly diverse economic base; and its central location that has made it a transportation hub for 150 years.
Illinois is known as the "Land of Lincoln" because it is here that the 16th President spent most of his life, practicing law and living in Springfield.
en.askmore.net /Illinois.htm   (4628 words)

  
  Flag of Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The flag of the state of Illinois was designed in 1912 by Lucy Derwent in response to a contest held by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The current flag depicts the Great Seal of Illinois, which was originally designed in 1819 and emulated the Great Seal of the United States.
The dates on the seal, 1818 and 1868 represent the year Illinois became a state and the year in which the Great Seal was redesigned by Sharon Tyndale.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Illinois   (258 words)

  
 U.S. Senate: Art & History Home > Origins & Development > Institutional Development > Senate Seal
The seal of the Senate, based on the Great Seal of the United States, includes a scroll inscribed with E Pluribus Unum floating across a shield with thirteen stars on top and thirteen vertical stripes on the bottom.
Surrounding the seal is the legend, "United States Senate." The seal is affixed to impeachment documents and resolutions of consent to international treaties.
The seal is kept in the custody of the Secretary of the Senate, in accordance with a resolution adopted in 1886 which mandates that it be used to authenticate transcripts, copies, and certificates as directed by the Senate.
www.senate.gov /artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Senate_Seal.htm   (515 words)

  
 Illinois | Graphic Designers, Interactive Designers | Directory | Area of Design
The original Illinois state flag was designed in 1913 by Lucy Derwent (who had won a contest), but was redesigned in 1970 by Mrs.
The rock has the dates 1818 and 1868 written on it; 1818 refers to the year Illinois became a state and 1868 refers to the date the state seal was redesigned.
Illinois was the 21st state in the USA; it was admitted in 1818.
www.areaofdesign.com /directory/states/illinois.htm   (181 words)

  
 Illinois State Seal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Seal shown above is the third design of the State Seal and the fourth overall design for an Illinois Seal.
The words "Seal of the State of Illinois" and the date "Aug. 26, 1818" appear between the inner and outer circles on the seal.
The present Great Seal of the State of Illinois is essentially unchanged from the one produced by Tynsdale.
www.museum.state.il.us /exhibits/symbols/seal.html   (458 words)

  
 Florida State Symbols - Florida State Seal - The United States of America
The resolution specified that the seal had to be the size of an American silver dollar.
It also stated that the seal should contain the sun's rays, a cocoa tree, a steamboat, and a female Indian scattering flowers.
And a sabal palm has been transplanted in place of the original cocoa tree to reflect the state's adoption of the sabal palmetto palm as the official state tree in 1953.
www.netstate.com /states/symb/seals/fl_seal.htm   (251 words)

  
 AIA - Illinois - Architectural Seal Requirements   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The sheet of construction documents in which the seal is affixed shall indicate those documents or parts thereof for which the seal shall apply.
The architect is obligated to have detailed professional knowledge of the construction documents the architect seals and to have exercised professional judgment in all architectural matters embodied in those construction documents.
Partnerships may utilize a reproducible seal or facsimile which contains all partners names and license numbers, provided that the partner(s) responsible for the construction documents for the building shall sign and seal in the manner prescribed in subsection (a) above.
www.aiail.org /asr.html   (297 words)

  
 Movers - Moving Company - Express Estimate - Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Illinois is named for the Illini, a confederation of Native Americans from various tribes who lived in the region.
Recently, Illinois is striving to decrease the air and water pollution problems in the state.
The Illinois flag is a simple representation of the Great Seal of Illinois against a white background.
www.whiteglovemoving.us /moving-services/states/illinois.html   (486 words)

  
 Illinois Propane Gas Association
The corporation shall continuously maintain, in the state of Illinois, a registered office and registered agent, whose office is identical with such registered office.
If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited with the United States Postal Service, addresses to the member at his address as it appears on the records of the council, with postage thereon.
Consistent with the antitrust laws, the council may take no action, nor may any provisions of this Act be interpreted as establishing an agreement to pass along to consumers the costs of the assessment provided for in Section 20.
www.ilpga.org /iperc_bylaws.cfm   (2263 words)

  
 Illinois State Flag
Illinois was the 21st State admitted into the Union.
Flag History: The Illinois flag is a simple representation of the Great Seal of Illinois against a white background.
The State's name was added to the flag to ensure that people not familiar with the Great Seal of Illinois would still recognize the banner.
www.njflags.com /ilstfl.html   (334 words)

  
 Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
As a result of their exploration, Illinois was part of the French empire until 1763, when it passed to the British.
Illinois is known as the "Land of Lincoln" because it is here that the 16th President spent his formative years.
The state government of Illinois is modeled after the federal government with adaptations originating from traditions cultivated during the state's frontier era.
www.info-pedia.net /about/illinois   (1368 words)

  
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In Illinois, West Nile virus was first identified in September 2001 when laboratory tests confirmed its presence in two dead crows found in the Chicago area.
Illinois found out that North Carolina is not Arizona, the team that lost a 15-point lead to Illinois in the final four minutes of the regional final.
Illinois finally lost 75-70 in its first national championship game in the school's 100 years of playing men's basketball.
www.lycos.com /info/illinois.html   (446 words)

  
 State of Illinois - Pat Quinn, Lt. Governor - Op-Ed
Here in Illinois, we're fortunate to have a growing eagle population, with at least 3,100 bald eagles who winter here each year in aeries from Southern Illinois to Jo Daviess County in the far northwest corner of the state.
Tens of thousands of Illinois residents and tourists are thrilled to see these magnificent birds in their natural environment, spreading their wings and "shrieking for our freedom".
We owe it to future generations to keep this section of the Illinois River and its delicate ecosystem in its natural state, and not scare away the eagles.
www.state.il.us /ltgov/oped/eagles.asp   (770 words)

  
 Close-up of Illinois State Memorial
The portico of the Illinois State Memorial features a "golden" one-ton bronze eagle.
The Illinois State Seal is a mosaic, which was created with colorful tiles.
The tablets identify the names of the 36,325 soldiers from Illinois that served in the Vicksburg Campaign.
www.nps.gov /archive/vick/il/il_cu.htm   (162 words)

  
 Morton D. Barker Paperweights: Paperweight Gallery:Millefiori Wax Seal -- Illinois State Museum
Letter-writers closed their documents and envelopes by melting wax, dripping it onto the edge of the flap, and pressing it down with a wax seal, which often had an insignia, crest, or monogram on it that identified the sender.
The seal, when not in use, rested in a wafer dish, two examples of which are in the Barker Collection.
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www.museum.state.il.us /exhibits/barker/gallery/index.php?RollID=group01&FrameID=Ac352460seal   (227 words)

  
 News Release - Illinois EPA Director Issues Seal Order on Chemetco Property
The Seal Order restricts public access to certain portions of the site, and prohibits entry by anyone except specified personnel in the performance of their duties.
Chemetco has a history of violations of environmental laws and regulations, including a guilty plea to discharging wastewaters containing hazardous levels of lead and cadmium into a wetlands area and nearby Long Lake, over the course of about 10 years.
In addition to the Seal Order, the Illinois EPA has referred the site to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a removal assessment under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.
www.epa.state.il.us /news-releases/2001/2001-146-chemetco-order.html   (443 words)

  
 Cast Bronze Plaque Seal Artwork
The detail within the artwork determines the minimum size that will be usable for creating a clean casting on a cast bronze plaque or cast aluminum plaque.
Seals and insignias change frequently and these may not represent the currently approved seal for your cast bronze plaque.
The current seal will be provided on the proof when you order your plaque.
www.thebronzeplaque.com /SealArt/Seals_Color/index.htm   (243 words)

  
 About the USA > Travel > The States & Territories
Named for the Illinois Indians, this state is known as the "Land of Lincoln," because it's where the 16th president was raised.
Illinois is the most populous state in the Midwest.
In Illinois leben mehr Menschen als in den anderen Bundesstaaten des Mittleren Westens.
usa.usembassy.de /illinois.htm   (462 words)

  
 Flags and Seals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
When Illinois became a state in 1818, it adopted the seal of the Northwest Territory, of which Illinois was a part.
The present state seal was adopted in 1868 when Secretary of State Sharon Tyndale convinced Senator Allen C. Fuller to propose a new seal.
The Illinois flag was created in a contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
www.state.il.us /kids/learn/flags/default.htm   (262 words)

  
 Illinois State Symbols - Illinois State Seal - The United States of America
The date of the state's first constitution, Aug. 26, 1818, appears along the bottom arc of the circle, and 1818, the year of statehood, displays on the seal below 1868, the year the current seal was adopted.
Under Illinois law, the Secretary of State is the guardian of the seal, but changes need to be authorized by the General Assembly.
Now this was all happening at the time when the Civil War and issues of state's rights were still fresh in the nation's mind, and one of the changes that Tyndale had proposed was a change to the wording on that banner in the eagle's beak.
www.netstate.com /states/symb/seals/il_seal.htm   (330 words)

  
 State Of Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Illinois Department Of Public Health Vital Records In order to view PDF documents, you need a copy ofthe Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Illinois Natural Resources Geospatial Data Clearinghouse The University of Illinois has scheduled network outages beginning on Saturday, March 27th at 1:00am.
Illinois State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song Is a simple representationof the Great Seal of Illinois against a white background.
www.resourcereference.com /directory/state/state-of-illinois.html   (199 words)

  
 Expungement Illinois Criminal Arrest Records and Sealing of Illinois Criminal Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Illinois law provides an opportunity to clear Illinois criminal records and Illinois criminal arrest records by expungement (petition to expunge) generally in cases of supervision
Sealing may also be an option where expungement is inappropriate in a case involving supervision.
The Illinois lawyers of Fagan, Fagan and Davis have helped thousands successfully expunge cases from their Illinois criminal record, and may be able to help you.
www.myattorneysonline.com /illinois-criminal-record-expungement.htm   (855 words)

  
 Seal of the State of Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Great Seal: The first seal used in what is now Illinois was that of the Northwest Territory, first used in 1788.
The seal they decided upon was a duplicate of the Great Seal of the United States.
Reproduction or use of the State Seal, or the State Flag, is permissible only in strict accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
www.sos.state.il.us /general/seal.html   (350 words)

  
 Hurless Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week :: Illinois Sophomore netted four goals over the weekend
University of Illinois forward Tara Hurless was named the Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her performances in two Illini victories over the weekend.
She would later add another goal to seal the Illinois victory and to bring her season goal total to five.
Illinois is now 2-2 on the season following the two victories over the weekend.
fightingillini.collegesports.com /sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/090902aaa.html   (236 words)

  
 Red Seal Homes - Excellence in building since 1934 - Chicago, Illinois
Over the years, Red Seal has established itself as one of Chicago's most acclaimed builders, winning industry awards on an annual basis, which include: numerous Key Awards, which recognize excellence in housing design; Community Service Awards; and countless environmental awards.
Red Seal Development Corp. (also known as Red Seal Homes), one of Chicagoland’s leading builders of luxury homes, was founded in 1934 by Joe Horwitz.
Red Seal was honored as the 2000 Illinois Family Business of the Year by Loyola University Chicago Business Center.
www.redsealhomes.com /about.htm   (423 words)

  
 State of Illinois - Rod Blagojevich, Governor
Rod R. Blagojevich was sworn in to serve a second term as the 40th Governor of Illinois on January 8, 2007.
As Illinois' chief executive officer, Gov. Blagojevich is working aggressively to create jobs, build stronger communities, provide Illinois families the tools they need to improve their lives, and restore the people's confidence in state government.
In 1996, he was elected to represent Illinois' 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
www.illinois.gov /gov/bio.cfm   (548 words)

  
 buy Illinois State Flags, see History, Picture, and info on Illinois
The American Eagle was already being shown on the seal of Illinois even when it was only a territory.
Illinois was admitted to the Union in December 1818.
However, the person cutting the seal cleverly arranged the scroll so that the last two words of the motto are read first.
www.gettysburgflag.com /Illinois_State_Flag.php   (293 words)

  
 Chicago expungement lawyers, Illinois attorneys to seal criminal records, referrals and free guidance.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Findgreatlawyers.com is a free service, run by Illinois lawyers, that helps people looking for general Illinois legal guidance or a referral to an Illinois attorney for almost any legal matter, including lawyers that help people expunge or seal their records.
Unlike records that have been expunged, records that have been sealed are technically still available to law enforcement agencies and they can be viewed by members of the public who obtain court orders.
There is never a charge to speak with us and ask for a referral to an Illinois expungement attorney or for general legal guidance on any area of Illinois law.
www.findgreatlawyers.com /HotTopics/IllCrimLaw/ExpungementRecordSealingIL.htm   (1100 words)

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