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Illinois governor declares Lake Michigan is now Lake Illinois

www.wilx.com Illinois governor declares Lake Michigan is now Lake Illinois

“A great lake deserves to be named after a great state.”

Illinois governor declares Lake Michigan is now Lake Illinois

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Illinois governor declares Lake Michigan is now Lake Illinois

www.wilx.com /2025/02/10/illinois-governor-declares-lake-michigan-is-now-lake-illinois/

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Interesting, the lake's name was changed from Illinois to Michigan around 1720. Time to take it back! https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-ee8c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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