The state of Illinois will have dozens of new laws going into effect on Jan. 1, and while most will carve out new programs or add additional public safety measures, a handful will celebrate what makes the state unique.
While most Illinoisans are aware that the state bird is the cardinal, or that its official state flower is the violet, some other new “official” symbols are joining that list in 2023:Dolostone has been officially designated as Illinois’ official state rock after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law in June.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
As a result, Aug. 1 has been designated “Sweet Corn Appreciation Day” in Illinois, to celebrate the food’s importance to agriculture, and to recognize family farmers. The snakes average 24-to-48 inches in length, and feature large blotches of brown with black borders, separated by gray or white scales.
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