Illinois
( The Land of Lincoln / The Prairie State )
Named for the Illinois Indians, this state is known as the "Land of Lincoln," because it's where the 16th president was raised. Illinois became the 21st state in 1818. Illinois is the most populous state in the Midwest. At the northern edge of the state on Lake Michigan lies Chicago, the nation's third largest city. More than half of the population lives in and around Chicago, the leading industrial and transportation center in the region. The rest of the population lives in the smaller cities and on the farms that dot the state's gently rolling plains. Chicago, with its central location and its many cultural attractions and sports events, is a major tourist attraction. Sandy beaches, wooded parks, and yacht harbors border most of Chicago's 50-kilometer shoreline along Lake Michigan.
Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Illinois include:
Susan Dey,
Philip Kaufman,
Bill Murray,
Bob Fosse,
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The Flag of Illinois
Entered the Union in 1818 as the 21st State; flag adopted in 1915, modified in 1970. The central design is from the State seal and shows national symbols plus dates of Statehood (1818) and the seal itself (1868).
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 Largest Cities in the State
(2000) Chicago, 2,896,016; Rockford, 150,115; Aurora, 142,990; Naperville, 128,358; Peoria, 112,936; Springfield, 111,454; Joliet, 106,221; Elgin, 94,487; Waukegan, 87,901; Cicero town, 85,616
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Business and Trade in Illinois
Agriculture: Corn, soybeans, hogs, cattle, dairy products, wheat.
Industries: Machinery, food processing, electric equipment, chemical products, printing and publishing, fabricated metal products, transportation equipment, petroleum, coal.
State Symbols and Emblems
- Bird: Cardinal
- Flower: Native Violet (viola)
- Tree: White Oak (quercus alba)
- Song(s): Illinois
- Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union
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Capital: Springfield
Local Weather
Statehood: 1818-12-03
Population:
12,419,293 (223.4 mi2)
Geographic Area (mi2)
Total 57,914.38
Water 2,330.79
Land 55,583.58
Rank 24th Largest
State Education:
Pub & Prv Schools
College & University
Libraries
Border States: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin
Health Information:
Illicit Drug Use
Youth Risk Survey
Housing: In Illinois, there are 4,885,615 housing units, averaging to 87.9 per sq mile.
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Posters and Artwork
Lion Statue in Front of an Art Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Photographic Print 24" x 8"
• Skyscrapers in the Daytime, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Photographic Print 24" x 8"
• Lombard, Illinois, Lilacia Park, View of Blooming Pansies and Lilac Bushes
Giclee Print 12" x 16"
• Chicago, Illinois, Wicker Park View of the Fountain and Arbor Robey
Giclee Print 16" x 12"
• Chicago, Illinois
Art Print 40" x 14"
• Skyline, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Photographic Print 96" x 32"
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