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Illinois is a state located in the Midwestern United States. Illinois has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP) among the states and is the 25th largest state by population. The state capital of Illinois is Springfield, and its largest city is Chicago. Illinois is known as the “Land of Lincoln” because it is the home state of Abraham Lincoln, who served as the 16th President of the United States from 1861 to 1865. Illinois is also home to a number of other historical figures, including Ulysses S. Grant, who served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877, and Barack Obama, who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
Illinois has a diverse economy, with a significant number of Illinoisans employed in the manufacturing and service industries. Illinois is also a major producer of corn, soybeans, and hogs. Illinois’s agricultural output ranks among the top five states in the United States. Illinois also has a large number of tourists who visit the state each year to see its many historical sites and attractions. Illinois is home to several professional sports teams, including the Chicago Bears (NFL), Chicago Cubs (MLB), Chicago White Sox (MLBA), and Chicago Blackhawks (NHL).
Illinois has a long history of racism. The state was founded by slave owners and it remained a slave state until the Civil War. Illinois also had some of the most restrictive Jim Crow laws in the country, which were designed to keep blacks from voting, holding office, or owning property. Illinois also had a number of racist policies and practices in its education system, housing market, and criminal justice system. While Illinois has made some progress in recent years in combating racism, there is still much work to be done. Illinoisans who are committed to fighting racism can start by educating themselves and others about the issue, supporting organizations that work to combat racism, and speaking out against racism whenever they see it.
Racism is a persistent and pervasive problem in the United States, and Illinois is no exception. The state has a long history of racial discrimination and segregation, particularly against Black people. Despite the progress made in recent years, many Black individuals in Illinois still experience the effects of racism on a daily basis.
One of the most significant effects of racism on Black people in Illinois is the systemic inequality they face in various aspects of their lives, including education, employment, and housing. According to the National Equity Atlas, Illinois has one of the highest Black unemployment rates in the country, with more than 10% of Black residents currently unemployed. This is more than twice the rate of white residents in the state.
In terms of education, Black students in Illinois are more likely to attend underfunded schools, which can impact their academic performance and future opportunities. They are also more likely to experience disciplinary action and suspension than their white counterparts. Additionally, Black students are underrepresented in selective enrollment high schools and advanced placement courses.
Housing discrimination is also a significant issue in Illinois, as Black individuals are more likely to experience housing insecurity and discrimination when seeking housing. Studies have shown that Black renters are less likely to receive responses to rental inquiries and are less likely to be shown available housing units than white renters.
The effects of racism on Black people in Illinois are not limited to socioeconomic factors. Racism can also impact physical and mental health. Black individuals in Illinois are more likely to experience health disparities, including higher rates of chronic diseases, infant mortality, and maternal mortality. The stress and trauma of experiencing racism can also lead to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Police brutality and the criminal justice system are also areas where racism is prevalent in Illinois. Black individuals are more likely to be stopped, searched, and arrested than white individuals, despite similar rates of drug use and other criminal activity. Additionally, Black individuals are more likely to be sentenced to harsher punishments than their white counterparts for similar crimes.
In conclusion, racism is a significant issue that affects Black people in Illinois in various aspects of their lives, from education and employment to housing and health. The effects of racism can be far-reaching, leading to systemic inequality, physical and mental health issues, and unjust treatment in the criminal justice system.
SUNDOWN TOWNS IN ILLINOIS
Sundown town, in U.S. history, a town that excluded nonwhite people—most frequently African Americans—from remaining in town after sunset.
Here is a current list of sundown towns in Illinois. This list has been created by Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS. This list is a work in progress. Some cities have been confirmed as sundown towns and some are listed for other or similar reasons.
Addison
Albers
Albion
Altamont
Alto Pass
Anna
Arcola
Arenzville
Arlington Heights
Arthur
Ashland
Ashley
Assumption
Athens
Atwood
Auburn
Ava
Aviston
Balcom
Barrington
Bartelso
Bartlett
Bartonville
Beardstown
Beaucoup
Beckemeyer
Beecher
Belknap
Bellwood
Bensenville
Benton
Berryville
Berwyn
Bethany
Bloomingdale
Blue Mound
Bluford
Bolingbrook
Bradley *
Braidwood
Breese
Bridgeport
Brookfield
Brooklyn *
Brown County
Brownstown
Buckley
Buckner
Buffalo
Bunker Hill
Bureau
Burr Ridge
Cairo *
Calhoun
Calhoun County
Campbell Hill
Cantrall
Carlinville
Carlyle
Carmi
Carterville
Carthage
Cary
Casey
Catlin
Cave-in-Rock
Cherry
Chester
Chicago *
Chillicothe
Christopher
Cicero
Clarendon Hills
Clinton County
Cloverdale
Coal City
Cobden *
Colchester
Columbia
Crainville
Crete
Creve Coeur
Crossville
Crystal Lake
Cuba
Danvers
Darien
Dawson
De Land
Deerfield
DeKalb
DeLand
Des Plaines
Divernon
Dongola
Downers Grove
DuPage County
Dupo
Dwight
Earlville
East Alton
Effingham
El Paso
Elco
Eldorado
Elk Grove Village
Elmhurst
Elmwood
Elmwood Park
Elsah
Enfield
Eola
Equality
Evansville
Evergreen Park
Fairfield
Farmer City
Fisher
Flora
Flowerfield
Forest Park
Fox Valley
Franklin Park
Freeburg
Fulton
Germantown
Gillespie
Girard
Glen Carbon
Glen Ellyn
Glendale Heights
Golconda
Goreville
Granite City
Grant Park
Grayville
Greenfield
Greenup
Greenview
Hardin
Harvard
Havana
Hazel Dell
Henry
Herrin
Herscher
Highland
Highland Park
Hinsdale
Homer
Hoyleton
Irvington
Itasca
Iuka
Ivesdale
Jasper County
Jewett
Johnston City
Jonesboro
Justice
Kane County
Kaolin
Karnak
Keeneyville
Kenilworth
Kenney
Kinmundy
La Moille
Lacon
Lamb
LaSalle Peru
Lawrenceville *
Le Roy
Leland Grove
Lemont
Lewistown
Lexington
Libertyville
Lisle
Lombard
Lovington
Lyons
Madison
Mahomet
Manhattan
Mansfield
Manteno
Marissa
Maroa
Marquette Heights
Marseilles
Marshall
Martinsville
Maryville
Mascoutah
Mazon
McClure
McHenry County
McLeansboro
Medinah
Melrose Park
Meredosia
Metamora
Minonk
Monroe County
Monticello
Montrose
Morris
Morrison
Morton
Mounds city
Mount Olive
Mount Prospect
Moweaqua
Mt. Carmel
Mt. Sterling
Mt. Zion
Mulkeytown
Mundelein
Naperville
Nashville
Neoga
New Baden
New Boston
New Lenox
New Minden
Newman
Niantic
Niles
Nokomis
Norris City
O’Fallon
Oak Brook
Oak Lawn
Oak Park
Oakawville
Oakbrook Terrace
Oakland
Oblong
Okawville
Olney
Omaha
Onarga
Oreana
Orient
Orland Park
Palestine
Pana
Panama
Park Ridge
Patoka
Pawnee
Paxton
Pekin
Pembroke *
Peotone
Philo
Piatt County
Pierron
Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville
Pittsfield *
Plainfield
Pocahontas
Posey
Potomac
Princeton
Pulaski County *
Ramsey
Rantoul
Red Bud
Richview
Ridge Farm
Ridgway
Riverside
Roanoke
Robinson
Rochester
Romeoville
Roselle
Roseville
Rosiclare
Roxana
Royalton
Salem
San Jose
Sandoval
Sandwich
Saybrook
Schaumburg
Sesser
Shelbyville
Sherman
Sidell
Sidney
South Pekin
Spaulding
St. Anne
St. Elmo
St. Jacob
St. Joseph
St. Rose
Staunton
Steeleville
Stronghurst
Sullivan
Tamaroa
Tamms *
Teutopolis
Thayer
Thebes
Toledo
Tolono
Toluca
Towanda
Trenton
Tuscola
Union County
Valier
Vandalia
Vergennes
Vienna
Villa Grove
Villa Park
Virden
Warrensburg
Warrenville
Warsaw
Washington
Waterloo
Wayne
Wayne City
West Chicago
West City
West Frankfort
West Salem
Western Springs
Westfield
Westmont
Weston
Westville
Wheaton
White Hall
White Heath
Williamsville
Willowbrook
Wilmette
Windsor
Winfield
Winnebago
Winthrop Harbor
Witt
Wolf Lake
Wolflake
Wood Dale
Wood River
Woodridge
Worden
Wyanet
Zeigler
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