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Illinois (/ 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.
Get facts and photos about the 21st state. By Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh. Fast Facts. Nickname: The Prairie State. Statehood: 1818; 21st state. Population (as of July 2016): 12,801,539. Capital:...
The state of Illinois lies in the Midwestern heartland of the United States. It presents a striking contrast between city and small-town life. Illinois is generally thought of in two parts—Chicago and the rest of the state. Chicago is the country’s third largest city.
2 ημέρες πριν · 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.
7 Μαρ 2018 · Illinois isn’t the only name for the state. Its nicknames include “The Land of Lincoln,” “The Prairie State,” “The Corn State,” “The Garden of the West,” “Egypt,” due to the massive flooding in the Illinois city Cairo, and The Sucker State.
Illinois is popularly called the Land of Lincoln after the 16th U.S. president. Illinois was where Abraham Lincoln became a lawyer, entered politics, married, served as a congressman, and was nominated for the presidency in 1860.
9 Νοε 2009 · Illinois became a territory of the United States and achieved statehood in 1818. During Prohibition, Chicago became synonymous with bootleg liquor and gangsters like Al Capone.
