Illinois Quotes

96 Illinois quotes by 79 unique authors

Nitrogen fertilizer is used on all crops produced in this country, but it is a key plant nutrient to produce corn a critical crop to… — John Shimkus
Illinois corn farmers are the Nation's number two exporter of feed grains. — John Shimkus
National legislation will prevent other states' flawed concealed-weapons laws from threatening the safety of Illinois residents, — Barack Obama
In 1966 the ACS formulated a State Model Cancer Act which was instrumental in the enactment of anti-quackery laws now enforced in 9 states...In California… — Jane Brody
...60 advocates of unorthodox therapies whose credentials are given in the ACS book (above).(:) Of these 60, thirty-nine or almost two-thirds, hold...medical degrees from such… — Ralph W. Moss
The meetings of the legislature at Springfield then first brought together that splendid group of young men of genius whose phenomenal careers and distinguished services… — John George Nicolay
Well apparently nothing as of December 13, 1978. There was 20 trained police officers came to the house, with a warrant..searched the house, and they… — John Wayne Gacy
We go through life so fast and we never really get to enjoy moments. It seems like they go past us...Tonight I just wanted to… — Dwyane Wade
But, also, before I even go on the Medicare prescription drug debate, I always tell the folks in rural Illinois, and I represent 30 counties… — John Shimkus
Miles Davis, his parents migrated from Arkansas to Illinois, where he had the luxury of being able to practice for hours upon hours. He never… — Isabel Wilkerson
Ghostly legends dot the Prairie State from its big cities to its small towns. These stories make each community unique in a way that no… — Jeff Belanger
Many seventh graders I know in Illinois, as well as around the Nation, are studying the Constitution. I was pretty impressed with the quality of… — Melissa Bean
As a youngster I worked the river boats going down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, pushing barges to Chicago, then all the way down to… — Clint Walker
East St. Louis-which the local press refers to as "an inner city without an outer city"-has some of the sickest children in America. Of 66… — Jonathan Kozol
I literally integrated the small town of Libertyville, Illinois. I was the first person of color to reside within its borders. — Tom Morello
My father was a jazz tenor sax player. He played in a lot of big bands. So I had that sound around me all the… — Meshell Ndegeocello
I am committed to working with Speaker Hastert and the other members of the Illinois congressional delegation to do all that I can to ensure… — Bill Lipinski
I think I started realizing I was losing my hair when I was in Illinois. And it was traumatic. It was not something I had… — Stephen Tobolowsky
I grew up in Glen Ellyn, which is about 20 miles west of Chicago. I attended Glenbard South High School and University of Illinois. I… — Ryan McPartlin
From the air, Vatican City looked like a marble Monopoly set. The Church owned all the property from Broadwalk to Illinois Avenue, has three hotels… — Tom Robbins
Tonight Illinois has set a tone for the nation, that we won't stand idle hoping that our economy improves. This is a brand new day… — Adam Kinzinger
Our prayers at this time are prompted by the fact that the Governor of Illinois today is signing into Illinois law the redefinition of civil… — Thomas J. Paprocki
Illinois is the only state where the present governor rides around in a car whose license plate was made by a previous governor. — David Letterman
I grew up in central Illinois midway between Chicago and St. Louis and I made an historic blunder. All my friends became Cardinals fans and… — George Will
I used to race at the YMCA in Crystal Lake, Illinois, they used to have a dirt track there, and there was also a track… — Matt Skiba

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