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Revolutionary Illinois

Our State's Role in Forming a Nation

2026-07-01 18:30:00 2026-07-01 19:30:00 America/Chicago Revolutionary Illinois Learn how our state became a state—changing governments seven times in a little over a century—and then spurring major, sometimes violent change for another century to come. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Wednesday, July 01
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 18:30:00 2026-07-01 19:30:00 America/Chicago Revolutionary Illinois Learn how our state became a state—changing governments seven times in a little over a century—and then spurring major, sometimes violent change for another century to come. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Learn how our state became a state—changing governments seven times in a little over a century—and then spurring major, sometimes violent change for another century to come. Please Register

Perhaps more than any other state outside the thirteen colonies, Illinois has played a major role in shaping our nation and constitution.

Presented by John Kokoris who has lived in Illinois his whole life.  He grew up camping in Northern Illinois, went to school downstate, and travels across the state with his family whenever he can. His mission is to spread his love for the Land of Lincoln far and wide.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hybrid | History | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | Public Programs | America 250 |

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