Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBIllinois (/ ˌ ɪ l ɪ ˈ n ɔɪ / ⓘ IL-in-OY) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south.
Illinois | History, Cities, Capital, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Illinois, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. Its capital city is Springfield, and its largest city and most important cultural and economic center is Chicago.
Illinois - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBIllinois 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 Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJan 18, 2024 · The State of Illinois is located in the East-North-Central (Midwest and Great Lakes) region of the United States. Illinois is bordered by the state of Indiana in the east; by Kentucky in the southeast; by Missouri in the west; by Iowa in the northwest and by Wisconsin in the north.
Chicago - Wikipedia
WEBChicago [a] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 census, [9] it is the third-most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles.
Geography of Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBIllinois is in the midwestern United States. Surrounding states are Wisconsin to the north, Iowa and Missouri to the west, Kentucky to the east and south, and Indiana to the east. Illinois also borders Michigan, but only via a northeastern water boundary in Lake Michigan.
Illinois State Information – Symbols, Capital, Constitution, Flags ...
WEBQuick Facts. Capital City: Springfield. 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.
Illinois ‑ Chicago, Prohibition & the Great Chicago Fire - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · After the American Revolution, Illinois became a territory of the United States and achieved statehood in 1818. Located on Lake Michigan, and connected to the eastern ports via the Erie...
Illinois, USA: See Chicago, Route 66 and the Land of Lincoln
WEBIllinois is probably best known for Chicago, a world-class city regarded by many as the cultural heart of the USA. Renowned museums, stunning architecture, Michelin-starred restaurants – Chicago has it all. But what surprises visitors the most is the 40-plus kilometers of ocean-like beachfront just steps from downtown and shopping.
Illinois Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
WEBFast Facts. Nickname: The Prairie State. Statehood: 1818; 21st state. Population (as of July 2016): 12,801,539. Capital: Springfield. Biggest City: Chicago. Abbreviation: IL. State bird: northern...