Illinois Public Service Recognition Week Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. The term coined in Chicago in 1914 by Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa.
  2. 5. What many public employees strive to make
  3. 8. A government value that ensures decisions are open to the public
  4. 11. Synonym for "staff"
  5. 15. A landmark along Route 159 in Collinsville, Illinois, is the largest ________ bottle in the world.
  6. 16. A major perk of working for the state
  7. 17. Three rivers form part of the boundary of Illinois – the Mississippi River, the Ohio River, and the ___________ River.
  8. 18. The Illinois State bird is a Northern __________.
Down
  1. 1. A quick way to recognize colleagues
  2. 2. Illinois had two different state capitals before Springfield – Kaskaskia and __________.
  3. 4. Ensuring state programs are fair and accessible to all
  4. 6. Having a natural skill or aptitude for something
  5. 7. A core value of public service, meaning honesty and strong principles
  6. 9. The Illinois Constitution begins: “We, the ______ of Illinois”
  7. 10. A key trait for handling budget meetings and bureaucracy
  8. 12. The skill of surviving back-to-back meetings
  9. 13. Originally, the city of Springfield was named ________.
  10. 14. We are the "Land of ________."