Illinois
Capital: Springfield
State Abbreviation: IL
Population: 12,852,548
U.S. Representatives: 19
Entered Union: Dec. 3, 1818
State Flower: violet
State Tree: white Oak
State Bird: cardinal
State Song: Illinois
Nickname: Prairie State
Largest cities: Chicago,
Aurora, Rockford,
Naperville, Joliet,
Springfield, Peoria
Land area: 55,584 sq mi.
(143,963 sq km)
Largest County: Cook
Residents: Illinoisan |
