Download or read book Corrupt Illinois written by Thomas J. Gradel and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public funds spent on jets and horses. Shoeboxes stuffed with embezzled cash. Ghost payrolls and incarcerated ex-governors. Illinois' culture of "Where's mine?" and the public apathy it engenders has made our state and local politics a disgrace. In Corrupt Illinois, veteran political observers Thomas J. Gradel and Dick Simpson take aim at business-as-usual. Naming names, the authors lead readers through a gallery of rogues and rotten apples to illustrate how generations of chicanery have undermined faith in, and hope for, honest government. From there, they lay out how to implement institutional reforms that provide accountability and eradicate the favoritism, sweetheart deals, and conflicts of interest corroding our civic life. Corrupt Illinois lays out a blueprint to transform our politics from a pay-to-play–driven marketplace into what it should be: an instrument of public good.
Download or read book Exploring Nature in Illinois written by Michael Jeffords and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loaded with full color photographs and evocative descriptions, Exploring Nature in Illinois provides a panorama of the state's overlooked natural diversity. Naturalists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post explore fifty preserves, forests, restoration areas, and parks, bringing an expert view to wildlife and landscapes and looking beyond the obvious to uncover the unexpected beauty of Illinois's wild places. From the colorful variety of birds at War Bluff Valley Audubon Sanctuary to the exposed bedrock and cliff faces of Apple River Canyon, Exploring Nature in Illinois will inspire readers to explore wonders hidden from urban sprawl and cultivated farmland. Maps and descriptions help travelers access even hard-to-find sites while a wealth of detail and photography offers nature-lovers insights into the flora, fauna, and other aspects of vibrant settings and ecosystems. The authors also include diary entries describing their own impressions of and engagement with the sites. A unique and much-needed reference, Exploring Nature in Illinois will entertain and enlighten hikers, cyclers, students and scouts, morning walkers, weekend drivers, and anyone else seeking to get back to nature in the Prairie State.
Download or read book Illinois Our Home written by and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Let s Quilt Our Illinois Town written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois written by Christopher A. Phillips and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois offers up-to-date information on the state’s 102 species of frogs and toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Detailed descriptions by the authors include habitats, distinguishing features, behaviors, and other facts, while revised range maps and full-color photographs help users recognize animals in the field. In addition, an identification key and easy-to-navigate page layouts guide readers through extensive background material on each species' population, diet, predators, reproduction, and conservation status. A one-of-a-kind resource, the Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois is a definitive guide aimed at biologists, teachers, students, wildlife specialists, natural resource managers, conservationists, law enforcement officials, landowners, hobbyists, and everyone else eager to explore herpetology and nature in the Prairie State.
Download or read book Illinois 2021 Rules of the Road written by State of State of Illinois and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-19 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illinois 2021 Rules of the Road handbook, drive safe!
Download or read book Illinois written by Gerald A. Danzer and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers drawings, engravings, photographs, maps, and other illustrations to inspire imaginations young and old to envision the history of Illinois in all its depth and breadth. Gerald A. Danzer distills the story of Illinois from these visual artifacts, exploring the state's history from its earliest peoples and their encounters with European settlers, through territorial struggles and the strife of the Civil War, and into the modern era of industry and urbanization.
Download or read book Let s Quilt Our Illinois County written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illinois Our Home written by Beverly Allen Taylor and published by Gibbs Smith Publishers. This book was released on 2007-06-19 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illinois, Our Home is a 4th grade Illinois history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Studies and teaches political systems, economics, history, geography, culture and society. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history. The student edition has many features such as timelines, In-Text Activities, Illinois Portraits, What Do You Think? discussion questions, maps, charts and graphs. At the end of every chapter is a chapter review that helps students to go further with an idea from the chapter or use the knowledge they gained from the chapter to produce a product. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 History Close to Home Chapter 2 A Place Called Illinois Chapter 3 American Indians Chapter 4 Illinois Changes Hands Chapter 5 Life on the Frontier Chapter 6 Journey to Statehood Chapter 7 A Changing Illinois Chapter 8 A Divided Nation Chapter 9 Times of Change Chapter 10 Modern Times Chapter 11 Government for the Nation and State Chapter 12 Economics for Illinois
Download or read book The Illinois Chronicles written by Mark Skipworth and published by What on Earth Books. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young person's guide to the story of the State of Illinois from its birth to the present day.
Download or read book Illinois in the War of 1812 written by Gillum Ferguson and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2012-01-26 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russell P. Strange "Book of the Year" Award from the Illinois State Historical Society, 2012. On the eve of the War of 1812, the Illinois Territory was a new land of bright promise. Split off from Indiana Territory in 1809, the new territory ran from the junction of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers north to the U.S. border with Canada, embracing the current states of Illinois, Wisconsin, and a part of Michigan. The extreme southern part of the region was rich in timber, but the dominant feature of the landscape was the vast tall grass prairie that stretched without major interruption from Lake Michigan for more than three hundred miles to the south. The territory was largely inhabited by Indians: Sauk, Potawatomi, Kickapoo, and others. By 1812, however, pioneer farmers had gathered in the wooded fringes around prime agricultural land, looking out over the prairies with longing and trepidation. Six years later, a populous Illinois was confident enough to seek and receive admission as a state in the Union. What had intervened was the War of 1812, in which white settlers faced both Indians resistant to their encroachments and British forces poised to seize control of the upper Mississippi and Great Lakes. The war ultimately broke the power and morale of the Indian tribes and deprived them of the support of their ally, Great Britain. Sometimes led by skillful tacticians, at other times by blundering looters who got lost in the tall grass, the combatants showed each other little mercy. Until and even after the war was concluded by the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, there were massacres by both sides, laying the groundwork for later betrayal of friendly and hostile tribes alike and for ultimate expulsion of the Indians from the new state of Illinois. In this engrossing new history, published upon the war's bicentennial, Gillum Ferguson underlines the crucial importance of the War of 1812 in the development of Illinois as a state. The history of Illinois in the War of 1812 has never before been told with so much attention to the personalities who fought it, the events that defined it, and its lasting consequences. Endorsed by the Illinois Society of the War of 1812 and the Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.
Download or read book The Kindness Book written by Todd Parr and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to explore the value and joy in being kind to others. With his trademark bright colors and bold lines, Todd Parr takes on a topic more important than ever: being kind to each other. This idea is both a perfect fit for Todd's cheerful, child-friendly positivity and incredibly close to Todd's own heart. No matter what other people choose to do, you can always choose to be kind -- and what a wonderful thing to be! Today's parents and teachers are looking for ways to instill empathy and kindness in children at a young age -- this book is the perfect introduction to a timely and timeless topic.
Download or read book Illinois History Surprising Secrets About Our States Founding Mothers Fathers and Kids written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 52 Award Winning Titles Every Book Lover Should Read written by American Library Association (ALA) and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Library Association presents an award-winning must-read book for every week of the year in this beautiful reading log. Calling all book lovers! Expand your reading list with a one-year reading challenge from the American Library Association (ALA). Including the ALA's insights into each title, notes on the awards they've won, and prompts for further reflection, these recommendations are a must-have for all bibliophiles and library regulars. Includes: 52 Award-Winning book recommendations to keep you reading all year Prompts to reflect on each book as you complete the challenge Inspiration for your personal reading log, perfect for sharing on social media
Download or read book Orange Blue and U written by The University The University of Illinois Press and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign campus offers vistas rich with memories and splendor. This collection of over thirty classic images gives YOU, the Coloring Illini, a chance to conjure multihued masterworks from one hundred and fifty years of school history. The whole UIUC experience is here. The Union. The Quad. The Idea Garden. Whether you like brush pens or color pencils, the high quality paper will hold the whole Pantone spectrum of colors. Whether you seek fun or inspiration, the pictures will stoke your creative fires. Orange, Blue, and U is the perfect invitation for students, alums, and the worldwide university community to see UIUC as its canvas.
Download or read book Our Federal and State Constitutions written by Alex J. Schmidt and published by A J S Publications. This book was released on 1993-06-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illinois Jeopardy Answers Questions About Our State written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modeled after the popular TV game show; features categories like state History, Geography, Exploration, People, Statehood, State Attractions, and lots more. Each category lists educational and entertaining answers--the student gives the correct question. Includes approximately 30 categories and 150 answers and questions. Kids love the Jeopardy-style format! This reproducible book features categories of your state to build quick-thinking skills. The categories includes missions, animals, landmarks, flag facts, ancestors, politics, settlers, statehood, trivia, first, potpourri and more.
