History
Illinois 102 and Illinois 113 were both established in 1924, and originally both routes were numbered as Illinois 113. In 1940, the branch of Illinois 113 on the north side of the river became Illinois 113N, and the south branch became Illinois 113S. In 1961, Illinois 113N was renumbered as Illinois 102, and Illinois 113S became Illinois 113 again.
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