We in Illinois are very fortunate to have a number of historic structures that have added immeasurably to the cultural life of the state, to the tourism industry of the state which by the way is our number one industry.

The order affected approximately 60000 state positions. S. Thompson Center to honor the former governor.

James Robert Thompson Jr. (born May 8 1936) also known as Big Jim Thompson was the 37th and longest serving Governor of the US state of Illinois.