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Drew peterson transferred to menard prison in downstate illinois
Downstate Illinois refers to all of Illinois south of the Chicago metropolitan area. This term is flexible, but because it is generally meant to refer to everything outside the Chicago area; some cities in Northern Illinois, such as Rockford (which is north of Chicago), are also considered to be "downstate". Prior to the issuance of 2000 Census results, when it became part of the Chicago metropolitan area, even DeKalb (located 65 miles west of Chicago) was often considered to be "downstate".
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- Drew peterson transferred to menard prison in downstate illinois
- Downstate illinois innocence project at uis celebrates 10th anniversary
- Major cities
- References
The term has been part of the Illinois lexis for decades, and is commonly used by the media. The General Assembly (the state legislature for Illinois) regularly makes references to the term in the titles of bills it passes.
Downstate illinois innocence project at uis celebrates 10th anniversary
Major cities
Most of the state's largest cities (six of the top ten) are concentrated in and around the Chicago area, but several mid-sized cities exist in the downstate area as well.