Illinois unveils plans to celebrate 250 years of American independence By Newspaper Staff | December 3, 2025 | 0 Spread the loveBy Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinois plans educational and cultural events to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. Posted in Illinois News and tagged American Indian Association of Illinois, Chicago, Government, Illinois America 250, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Association of Museums, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Humanities, Illinois Office of Tourism, JB Pritzker, Library of Congress, Native American history, White Earth Ojibwe Nation