State of Illinois Public sites:

State of Illinois: A good source of online services and information about the state. http://www.illinois.gov/

Illinois Department of Natural Resources: Excerpt from the website: " Here you will learn about the diversity of the prairie state: from Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline to the fertile soils of the heartland, to the forests and wetlands of the state's southernmost boundaries, Illinois is rich with history, natural resources and scenic beauty." http://dnr.state.il.us/

Tourism: There's plenty to see and lots to do in Illinois. Go camping. Cast a line. Hike a trail. Raft a river. You’ll get away from it all yet still feel at home. http://www.enjoyillinois.com/

State Parks: This is the official Illinois State Parks Web site. You will find helpful information for planning your family vacation, camping weekend or RV park getaway. Everything from resorts, camping, boating, cabin rentals, hiking trails, fishing, golf and more. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/

State of Illinois Commercial sites and Organizations:

Illinois Campground Assn. http://www.illinoisrv-campgrounds.com
"Camping in Illinois is a unique experience. Use our RV Park and Campground Guide to locate a park in the area you intend to explore. The parks featured in this directory offer a variety of camp accommodations and experiences. Please browse our campground and RV park listings to assist in selecting the perfect Illinois site to park your RV or pitch your tent.

Historical information about Illinois
Motto: State sovereignty, national union

"Welcome to the web site of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The Agency operates over 60 historic sites and memorials. The Agency also administers the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, the state’s chief historical and genealogical research facility that is home to the state’s world-renowned Abraham Lincoln collection. The library will house the Agency's collection of more than 12 million items of Illinois history and the museum will feature many of our Lincoln artifacts as well as two main theaters. We administer all state and federal historic preservation and incentive programs in Illinois, including the National Register of Historic Places. Thank you for visiting..." (click link below for full text)

Excerpt from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency: http://www.illinois-history.gov/