Illinois
The origin and history of Illinois.
Etymology
From French Illinois, adapted from an Algonquian name (often traced to Miami ilenweewa, "he speaks the ordinary way"). The U.S. state took its name from the same source.
The origin and history of Illinois.
From French Illinois, adapted from an Algonquian name (often traced to Miami ilenweewa, "he speaks the ordinary way"). The U.S. state took its name from the same source.