August 26 is Illinois Constitution Day!

On August 26th, 1818, Illinois ratified its first State Constitution. Let’s celebrate the foundation of principles and values that our State constitution created!

You can read more about the history of Illinois’ Constitution here:

https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/online_exhibits/100_documents/1818-il-con.html#:~:text=Kane%20became%20Illinois’%20first%20Secretary,New%20York%2C%20Kentucky%20and%20Ohio