Look, I’m not really a Wedding Person. I like a fancy dress and an open bar as much as the next wino, but actually planning a wedding? That’s for people with designer shoes and nicely trimmed ...

– In 23 cities, weddings are the more expensive option. In Peoria, Illinois, a wedding exceeds the cost of a 13% down payment by nearly 41%.

Who can perform weddings in Illinois? Illinois state law says people in any of the following categories can legally officiate a wedding:. A judge or retired judge. A county clerk in Cook County ...

John M. Palmer (1817-1900) served as Illinois governor from 1869 to 1873. ... Illinois Gov. John Palmer recalls process of courting, weddings in the 1830s. Sangamon County Historical Society.