|  The Illinoisan of the Day program recognizes citizens who make a 
			difference in their communities while showing Illinois spirit 
			through hard work and a dedication to helping others. "Nominating an individual is as simple as the click of the mouse 
			or picking up the phone," said Pam Gray, the foundation's board 
			chair. "By sending in nominations, you can help give these special 
			people in your community the thanks and appreciation they truly 
			deserve."  Illinoisan of the Day winners will be invited to receive gifts 
			and honors on stage during their special day at this year's Illinois 
			State Fair, Aug. 8-18.  
			
			 Nomination forms can be requested by calling the museum 
			foundation at 217-415-4408. They can also be printed from the 
			museum's website at 
			www.statefairmuseum.org. The postmark deadline for nominations 
			is June 15. All nominees must currently reside in Illinois. 
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			 Illinoisan of the Day winners and their nominators will be 
			contacted by phone in late June to begin arrangements for August 
			ceremonies. Winning names will be announced at the museum 
			foundation's annual Corndog Kickoff on July 13 in the Orr Building 
			on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.  The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is a not-for-profit 
			organization dedicated to preserving the heritage, traditions and 
			legacy of the Illinois State Fair for future generations. The 
			organization's collections are on view during all 10 days of the 
			fair. 
			[Text from file received from the
			Illinois State Fair Museum 
			Foundation] |