Stories tagged with: bicentennial
Gov. Rauner kicks off yearlong celebration of Illinois Bicentennial
Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner and leaders of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission officially kicked off the state’s yearlong 200th birthday celebration at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier. Illinois Bicentennial will pay tribute to the people, places, and things that are being BORN,... Read More.
Countdown to Illinois Bicentennial
The start of the Illinois Bicentennial is only five days away and each day leading up to the kick off, the office of the Governor will share a winning entry in the Something to Learn About Illinois History video contest.Today’s video is by Will... Read More.
Lincoln Presidential Library sponsors student art contest for Illinois bicentennial
Illinois children can help kick off the state’s bicentennial celebration by using their imaginations and artistic skills in a contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.The theme of this year’s art contest is “Happy Birthday, Illinois.” Kids from kindergarten through high... Read More.
Randolph County to Host Start of the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration
The Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial announced today that Kaskaskia Island has been selected as the site to begin the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration. Events are being planned for Constitution Day ‒ Aug. 26, 2017 ‒ in front of the Liberty Bell of... Read More.
Governor Rauner Announces Roll Out of First Illinois Bicentennial Activities
Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the first activities planned for the Illinois Bicentennial in 2018. Events include a craft beer competition and a video contest with students in Illinois.“The Illinois Bicentennial is an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate our great state,”... Read More.
Governor Rauner Addresses First Meeting of Illinois Bicentennial Commission
Governor Bruce Rauner today convened the first meeting of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission and unveiled the official Bicentennial logo at the Old State Capitol. The co-chairs of the Bicentennial Commission were also announced.“From Kaskaskia to Vandalia and now Springfield, this has been a long... Read More.
Governor Announces Appointments to Illinois Bicentennial Commission
Governor Bruce Rauner announced today, on the eve of the state’s 198th birthday, he has made appointments to the Illinois Bicentennial Commission. On September 20, Governor Rauner signed Executive Order 2016-11 to create the new Illinois Bicentennial Commission and the Governor's Office of the... Read More.
Rep. Reis presents Bicentennial resolution to City of Carmi
State Representative David Reis presented Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard a copy of a resolution passed by the Illinois House proclaiming Carmi's Bicentennial celebration.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On April 10, 1816, in a log cabin now known as the
Robinson Stewart House, a town was born; the... Read More.
Deadline to order Bicentennial shirts is Friday, July 16
The White County Historical Society would like to remind the public that the deadline for ordering a Bicentennial shirt is this Friday, July 15.The Society is taking orders for tee shirts, either long or short sleeved, to raise money for repairs on our... Read More.
