- Illinois | History, Cities, Capital, Facts | Britannica
Illinois was named for the Illinois Indians The capital is Springfield, in the west-central part of the state Admitted as the 21st member of the union on December 3, 1818, Illinois lies within both the so-called old industrial belt and the fertile agricultural heart of the country
- All about Illinois - Flag, Map, Cities, and What Makes It Famous
Discover all about Illinois, including its iconic flag, detailed map, vibrant cities, and what truly makes the Prairie State famous Uncover the rich history and unique charm
- Illinois - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Illinois is a state in the United States Its capital is Springfield and its largest city is Chicago It is bordered to the north by Wisconsin, to the west by Iowa and below that, by Missouri (both borders are along the Mississippi River) To the south-east, Illinois is bordered along the Ohio River by Kentucky and to the east by Indiana Illinois' northeasternmost boundary is to Lake Michigan
- Your Official Guide to Illinois Travel | Enjoy Illinois
The world’s most celebrated chefs do their best carving and chopping on hardwood boards handcrafted in Effingham, IL
- JB Pritzker, Governor
On January 14, 2019, Illinois inaugurated Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton to lead Illinois into a new century as we enter our 201st year The Governor and Lieutenant Governor look forward to beginning the work to build our state’s future together
- Illinois (IL) - 50states. com
Abbreviation: IL Population (2019): 12,882,135; Rank: 5 of 50 | Population Quick Facts Region: Midwest Admission to Statehood: December 3, 1818 (21st State) State Motto: Illinois motto is State sovereignty, national union State Nickname: Prairie State Origin of State Name: Based on the Algonquin Indian word ilenweewa meaning “warriors“
- Map of the State of Illinois, USA - Nations Online Project
General Map of Illinois, United States The detailed map shows the US state of Illinois with boundaries, the location of the state capital Springfield, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, and railroads
- 101 Interesting Facts About Illinois - The Fact File
Illinois is the 6th most populous and the 25 th most extensive of the 50 states It lies in the Midwestern region of the United States The state attained statehood on December 3, 1818, becoming the 21st state to join the union On December 3, 2018, the state celebrated its 200 years of statehood
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