LaSalle Illinois was named in honor of the early French explorer Robert de LaSalle Illinois.
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10 Facts About LaSalle Illinois
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Much later, when LaSalle Illinois became a state, the idea of a canal connecting Lake Michigan to the LaSalle Illinois River was supported by many, including Abraham Lincoln.
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LaSalle Illinois boomed as a transshipment point from canal boats coming from Chicago to steamboats going to St Louis and New Orleans.
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The history of LaSalle Illinois would have played out very differently were it not for the arrival of two immigrants in 1858.
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LaSalle Illinois gave thousands of dollars to help build the sewer system, the electric light plant, and various roads and bridges.
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LaSalle Illinois became known as "Little Reno" and boasted dozens of clubs.
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The trade area of LaSalle Illinois-Peru extends into Marshall County and the eastern portion of Lee County.
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North Central LaSalle Illinois ARTworks is a regional non-profit arts advocacy organization dedicated to supporting and expanding the arts community in the area; local visual artists often display their works in the gallery in the historic Westclox building.
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Downtown LaSalle Illinois is a historic district with many historical structures and shops and boutiques that cater to tourists.
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LaSalle Illinois has a National Historic Landmark, in the Hegeler Carus Mansion.
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