Illinois
Illinois is bordered by Wisconsin in the north; Lake Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky in the east; Kentucky and Missouri in the south; and Missouri and Iowa in the west. With a population of 12,671,821 (January 2020), Illinois is the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. The capital of Illinois is Springfield, but the biggest city is Chicago. Its governor is J. B. Pritzker, an American businessman, co-founder of the Pritzker Group, and a member of the Pritzker family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain.
The first Europeans to reach the area were French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, who arrived in 1673. In 1717 Illinois became part of the Louisiana territory, a French colony, but in 1763 the French ceded the region to Britain. After the American Revolution, Illinois became a U.S. territory, and in 1818 it was declared the 21st state.
Because of its geographic position and its long north-south axis, Illinois has wide regional variations in temperature. Across the state, seasonal temperature variation also tends to be great, with typically cold, snowy winters and hot summers. Much of Illinois was once covered in prairie grass, earning the state its nickname. The diversified nature of its economy, strength in manufacturing, agriculture, finance, mining, transportation, government, technology, and services (including tourism) makes Illinois a microcosm of the national economy.
The state’s official snack food is popcorn, which can be served Chicago-style: with a mixture of cheese-covered and caramel-covered popcorn.
Illinois’ slogan is "the Land of Lincoln" because Abraham Lincoln lived there for 31 years. Today, visitors can see Lincoln’s home and his tomb in Springfield.
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Complete List of Cities in Illinois
BERKELEY
Berkeley is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.
BENTON
Benton is a City in Franklin county with -10 000 inhabitants.
BENTLEY
Bentley is a Town in Hancock county with -100 inhabitants.
BENSON
Benson is a Village in Woodford county with -500 inhabitants.
BENSENVILLE
Bensenville is a Village in DuPage county with -500 inhabitants.
BENLD
Benld is a City in Macoupin county with -2 000 inhabitants.
BEMENT
Bement is a Village in Piatt county with -2 000 inhabitants.
BELVIDERE
Belvidere is a City in Boone county with -30 000 inhabitants.
BELLWOOD
Bellwood is a Village in Cook county with -30 000 inhabitants.
BELLMONT
Bellmont is a Village in Wabash county with -500 inhabitants.
BELLFLOWER
Bellflower is a Village in McLean county with -500 inhabitants.
BELLEVUE
Bellevue is a Village in Peoria county with -2 000 inhabitants.
BELLEVILLE
Belleville is a City in St. Clair county with -50 000 inhabitants.
BELLE RIVE
Belle Rive is a Village in Jefferson county with -500 inhabitants.
BELLE PRAIRIE CITY
Belle Prairie City is a Town in Hamilton county with -100 inhabitants.
BELKNAP
Belknap is a Village in Johnson county with -500 inhabitants.
BELGIUM
Belgium is a Village in Vermilion county with -500 inhabitants.
BEECHER CITY
Beecher City is a Village in Effingham county with -500 inhabitants.
BEECHER
Beecher is a Village in Will county with -500 inhabitants.
BEDFORD PARK
Bedford Park is a Village in Cook county with -500 inhabitants.
BECKEMEYER
Beckemeyer is a Village in Clinton county with -1 500 inhabitants.
BEAVERVILLE
Beaverville is a Village in Iroquois county with -500 inhabitants.
BEARDSTOWN
Beardstown is a City in Cass county with -10 000 inhabitants.
BEACH PARK
Beach Park is a Village in Lake county with -10 000 inhabitants.
BAYLIS
Baylis is a Village in Pike county with -500 inhabitants.
BAY VIEW GARDENS
Bay View Gardens is a Village in Woodford county with -500 inhabitants.
BATH
Bath is a Village in Mason county with -500 inhabitants.
BATCHTOWN
Batchtown is a Village in Calhoun county with -500 inhabitants.
BATAVIA
Batavia is a City in Kane county with -500 inhabitants.
BASCO
Basco is a Village in Hancock county with -500 inhabitants.