The 25th most extensive and 6th most populous state of the 50 states of US is Illinois. The state is bordered by Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The capital city is Springfield, while the largest city is Chicago.
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Illinois is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. Illinois Map provides detailed information about the geography, location, counties, roads, railways, rivers, golf courses, museums of the state as well as Illinois directions. Illinois ranks fifth in terms of population among the 50 states of United States. Geographically diverse, Illinois houses a number of popular tourist attractions.
The total area of Illinois State is 57,918 square miles and is located on the eastern side of north-central United States. The state map of Illinois shows the 102 counties with their geographical location. The state is drained by Beaucoup Creek, Leaf, Ohio and West Okaw rivers. Comprising mainly flat regions, streams, lakes and rivers, Illinois State lies between 36º 58' and 42º 30' North Latitude and 87º 30' and 91º 31' West Longitude.
O'Hare International Airport in Chicago is the largest in the state and one of the busiest in the world. Besides, there is an extensive network of roads and railways, which connects the different parts of the state. The white-tailed deer is the state animal while the state bird is Cardinal. The Monarch Butterfly and Bluegill are the State Insect and State Fish, respectively. The populace of Illinois State has voted the Square Dance as the official dance of the state.
English is the official language while some people also speak Spanish. Christianity is the dominant religion in Illinois. Among the Christians, Protestants comprise the bulk of the population. Apart from Christians, a considerable presence of Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims and Jews is also found in the outskirts of Chicago.
Climate: Illinois has a humid continental climate, with four distinct seasons. Summers tend to be hot and humid, while winters are cold with occasional snow and ice storms.
Important Cities in Illinois by Population:
Chicago is the largest amongst the Illinois Cities. It is the third most populated city of the United States of America. Apart from Chicago, there are six other cities, which boast of a population of more than 1 lakh. These cities are Aurora, Rockford, Naperville, Joliet, Springfield and Peoria. Springfield is the capital of Illinois State.
Cities with populations above 50,000 include: Chicago (2,853,114), Aurora (171,782), Rockford (157,272), Joliet (146,125), Naperville (143,117), Springfield (117,352), Peoria (114,114), Elgin (106,330), Waukegan (90,788), Cicero 80,414), Champaign (79,389), Evanston (77,693), Decatur (76,256), Arlington Heights 73,399), Bloomington (73,026), Schaumburg 71,716), Bolingbrook 70,823), Palatine 67,080), Skokie 66,620), Tinley Park 59,198), Des Plaines (57,062), Orland Park 55,514), Wheaton (54,465), Hoffman Estates 53,641), Mount Prospect 53,338), Oak Lawn 53,244)and Normal 52,056).Illinois State Facts
| State Name | Illinois |
| Nickname | The Prairie State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Springfield |
| Largest City | Chicago |
| Abbreviation | IL |
| State Motto | State Sovereignty, National Union |
| Bordering States | Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan |
| State Flower | Violet |
| State Bird | Northern Cardinal |
| State Animal | White-tailed Deer |
| Joined the Union | December 3, 1818 |
| Area | 57,914 sq mi (149,997 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford |
| Timezone | Central Time Zone |
| Population | 12,812,508 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Charles Mound - 1,235 ft (376 m) |
| Lowest Point | Mississippi River - 279 ft (85 m) |
| Major Rivers | Mississippi River, Illinois River, Ohio River, Wabash River, Rock River |
| Major Lakes | Lake Michigan, Carlyle Lake, Rend Lake, Shelbyville Lake, Fox Chain O'Lakes |
| Longest River | Illinois River |
| Famous For | Chicago skyline, Abraham Lincoln, deep-dish pizza, agriculture, Route 66 |
| Airports | O'Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport, Chicago Rockford International Airport, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
| Major Sports Team | Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox |
| Major Highways | US Highway 20, US Highway 30, US Highway 45, US Highway 51, US Highway 66 |
| State Routes | Illinois Route 1, Illinois Route 3, Illinois Route 4, Illinois Route 17, Illinois Route 53 |
| Official Website | https://www.illinois.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in Illinois by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Cook County | 2,746,388 | 41.8781,-87.6298 |
| Aurora | Kane County | 180,542 | 41.7606,-88.3201 |
| Joliet | Will County | 150,362 | 41.5250,-88.0817 |
| Naperville | DuPage County | 149,540 | 41.7508,-88.1535 |
| Rockford | Winnebago County | 148,655 | 42.2711,-89.0937 |
| Elgin | Kane County | 114,797 | 42.0354,-88.2826 |
| Springfield | Sangamon County | 114,394 | 39.7817,-89.6501 |
| Peoria | Peoria County | 113,150 | 40.6936,-89.5890 |
| Champaign | Champaign County | 88,909 | 40.1164,-88.2434 |
| Waukegan | Lake County | 89,321 | 42.3636,-87.8448 |
Illinois Interstates Highways:
- I-24 - Travels from Kentucky to Illinois, passing through the southeastern part of the state and connecting with I-57 and I-64.
- I-39 - Travels north from Bloomington to Rockford, connecting with I-90 and I-94.
- I-55 - Travels from St. Louis, Missouri to Chicago, passing through Springfield and Bloomington-Normal.
- I-57 - Travels south from Chicago to Cairo, passing through Champaign-Urbana and Marion.
- I-64 - Travels from Missouri to Kentucky, passing through southern Illinois and connecting with I-57 and I-70.
- I-70 - Travels from Missouri to Indiana, passing through the southwestern corner of Illinois and connecting with I-55 and I-64.
- I-72 - Travels from Quincy to Champaign-Urbana, connecting with I-55 and I-57.
- I-74 - Travels from Moline to Danville, connecting with I-80, I-55, and I-57.
- I-80 - Travels from Iowa to Indiana, passing through the northern part of Illinois and connecting with I-39, I-55, and I-74.
- I-90 - Travels from Rockford to Chicago, passing through the northwestern part of Illinois and connecting with I-39 and I-94.
- I-94 - Travels from Wisconsin to Indiana, passing through the northeastern part of Illinois and connecting with I-90 and I-39.
US Highways and State Routes in Illinois
Route 1, Route 17, Route 19, Route 23, Route 25, Route 27, Route 27A, Route 29, Route 41, Route 76, Route 78, Route 80, Route 82, Route 84, Route 129, Route 221, Route 278, route 280, Route 301, Route 319, Route 341, Route 378 and Route 441.Regions in Illinois
- Chicagoland
- Northern Illinois
- Central Illinois
- Southern Illinois
- Illinois River Valley
- Shawnee Hills
- Metro East
- Driftless Area
Main Sights in Illinois
- Millennium Park - Chicago
- Willis Tower - Chicago
- Navy Pier - Chicago
- Starved Rock State Park - Oglesby
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Springfield
- Garden of the Gods - Herod
- Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum - Pontiac
- Shedd Aquarium - Chicago
- Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio - Oak Park
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site - Collinsville
- Anderson Japanese Gardens - Rockford
- Shawnee National Forest - Harrisburg
National Parks in Illinois
- Pullman National Historical Park
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Ulysses S. Grant Home National Historic Site
- Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
- Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail