Illinois, known as the Prairie State, became the 21st state on Dec. 3, 1818. It was first organized as a territory in 1809. The state capital is Springfield, and the largest city is Chicago.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Illinois was 12,671,821 in 2020. It ranks 6th among states in population and 25th in land area. The state ranks third in the United …
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Big news, panel members! Our popular Summertime Scratch and Match game is back this summer with great prizes!
Summertime Scratch and Match is our interactive game where you can win prizes including digital eCodes, bonus points, and sweepstakes entries. Submitting your shopping trips weekly during the game period earns you up to five chances to play.
Summertime Scratch and Match will run for five …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series is Idaho!
Idaho was the 43rd state to join the union on July 3, 1890. Boise is the state capital and the state’s largest city. Idaho is the 14th largest state in the U.S. It is bordered by the states of Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Idaho is …
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Let’s take a quick dive into the fascinating world of books! From favorite genres, to when...
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Georgia was established as the 13th colony in 1733, and it became the fourth state on January 2, 1788. The state is bordered by Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, is also the state’s largest city.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Georgia was 10,617,426 in 2019. It ranks 8th among states in population and 24th …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series is Florida!
Florida was the 27th state to join the union on March 3, 1845. Tallahassee is the state capital. It’s largest city is Jacksonville. With a total of 65,758 square miles of land and water, it’s the 22nd largest state. Florida is bordered by the states of Georgia and Alabama.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population …
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Summer begins next week, can you believe it?
We know that the summer season is a busy time for many between taking kids to camp or other summer activities, going to the beach or pool, going on vacation, entertaining and/or attending events, parties, etc. The summer can sometimes feel like it’s just flying by faster than we would like it to.
But, it can also be a time …
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On Dec. 7, 1787, Delaware became the first of the original 13 states to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It’s known as “The First State” because of this. The state’s motto is “Liberty and Independence.” The town of New Castle was originally the colonial capital, and Dover became the state’s capital in 1777.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Delaware was 1,031,890 people in 2023. …
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We’re thrilled to unveil the results of our recent pet survey, where you shared your tails...
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Connecticut was the 5th state to join the union on January 9, 1788. It was one of the original 13 colonies. Hartford is the state capital. With a total of 5,567 square miles of land and water, it is the 3rd smallest state. Connecticut is bordered by the states of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Connecticut is …
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