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Here we answer two questions: 1) What is the state motto of Illinois? 2) When was the motto of Illinois first used? The motto of Illinois is as follows: State sovereignty, national union The earliest record we can find of the motto being used is 1819. Some say that a state's motto is its underlying reason for being. As mentioned above, "State sovereignty, national union" is the motto of Illinois. Do you think it's a good motto for Illinois?

State Mottos Now you know the state motto of Illinois. Go here for mottos of other states.

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