Bonjour! These pages will help you get to know the French heritage of Illinois, from the Native people who lived here before the French arrived, to Marquette, Jolliet, and La Salle, to the French Creole communities of Kaskaskia and Fort de Chartres, through the French-Canadian immigration to the Bourbonnais region. It’s a long and rich history! You’ll also find more resources to explore, and some teaching activities as well.