The State of Illinois
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- ABRAHAM LINCOLN
- AURORA
- BEARS
- BLACK HAWKS
- BULLS
- CARDINALS
- CATSUP
- CHICAGO
- CUBS
- DES PLAINES
- EGYPTIANS
- FLUORITE
- HIMMINGWAY
- ILLINOISIANS
- KASKASKIA
- MCDONALDS
- MILENIUMPARK
- NABISCO
- NAVY PIER
- PRAIRIE STATE
- RONALD REGAN
- SANDHILLERS
- SEARS
- SOVEREIGNTY
- SPRINGFIELD
- SUCKERS
- SUNDAE
- SUPERMAN
- VANDALIA
- VIOLET
- WALMART
- WALT DISNEY
- WHITE OAK
- WHITESOX
- WILLIS TOWER
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What is Illinois famous for? Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th amendment to abolish slavery. Illinois is home to the world’s largest bottle of catsup. Illinois had two other state capitals before Springfield, Kaskaskia and Vandalia. Are we missing any good ones? Let’s find them altogether in this word search hunt!
The State of Illinois Word Search Answer Key
Checking a finished sheet, or stuck on the last word? The The State of Illinois Word Search Answer Key marks all 35 hidden words in the grid and lists the row, column and direction each one starts from. It prints on its own sheet, so you can hand out the puzzle and keep the answers.