America's Crazy Ass States

-Illinois-

(Note: HELL YEAHHHH, finished a chapter! School is extra tiring this year, the amount of work my Spanish teacher gives us is terrifying. How long does it take for me to complete my Spanish work on remote days? 2-3 hours, I'm not joking.  I have to take 2 Spanish classes to graduate, I'm taking pre-Spanish right now. Meaning this class doesn't even count. Makes me want to transfer schools. Sorry for ranting a bit, Spanish makes me want to do my algebra work instead(and that's saying something) I only own my states that's it. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Please tell me if I get anything wrong. (This chapter was edited(12/24/20))

Illinois appeared in 1717, the state had hopped onto America's doorstep with a basket of apples. Illinois was 10 at the time, in modern-day, she is 15. Illinois is the 21st state. 

Before America(1717 - 1763), Illinois mostly wandered the land. Going from town to town, tribe to tribe. Before making her way to America's doorstep, she collected some apples to give to him.

Illinois's name is Ophelia Jones. Her nicknames are Helia, Noisette, and Lily. 

She has tan skin with curly, russet-colored hair. Illinois usually wears her hair down or in braids. Her hair just about touches the middle of her back. Her eyes are a light green that appears almost ice colored in the summer. 

Illinois has 102 plush ponies of all sizes and colors. These represent her counties. Her counties are plush ponies.....look I'm running out of items to make into counties, cut me some slack. 

Anyway, Illinois is soft and sweet. 

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Actually, she's just trying to survive the hell that is having 50 siblings. The best way is to be nice and not get stabbed by someone. Imagine just trying to get some toast in the morning but having to avoid getting shot, stabbed, ran over, tripping, or getting something chucked at your head. A lot of time, Illinois ends up being a bystander. She has found that the best way to enjoy life is to relax. She often meditates or just sleeps the day away. Farming and picking flowers are also relaxing. 

Illinois used to own an apartment in Chicago but was forced to sell it because America was worried about the increasing crime rates. 

Ever since it was built, the family has been taking photos on the sky deck in Willis Tower. 

New Hampshire loves dragging Illinois to Chicago to visit the Cloud Gate. 

To cheer him up on April 15th, Illinois takes Kentucky to Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Illinois likes going to the Starved Rock State Park alone. She sometimes brings Maryland or South Carolina. Somehow, Rhode Island appears there every so often. 

Illinois didn't like it when her siblings fought during the Civil War, she was thrilled to be the first state to ratify the 13th amendment. 

Illinois likes poetry, she has even written a few that haven't been published. Her favorite poet was Shel Silverstein, she has tons of his books. 

Speaking of artists, did you know Walt Disney was born in Chicago? Illinois holds this over a lot of states, even America sometimes. It's the only thing she'll brag about.

Like many of her siblings, Illinois bakes. Usually with Massachusetts and D.C as a little taste tester. 

Don't mess with her Dairy Queen though. Ever since the chain opened its first restaurant in her state, she's been obsessed with it.