Illinois State Information – Symbols, Capital, Constitution, Flags, Maps, Songs

Quick 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

Origin of State Name: Based on the Algonquin Indian word ilenweewa meaning “warriors“

Sports Teams: Find the best High School, College, League, and Professional sports teams of Illinois State

Bordering States: The State of Illinois has 6 neighbors namely, Indiana, Georgia, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin | List of US Regions

Area Codes: 217, 224, 309, 312, 331, 618, 630, 708, 773, 779, 815, 847, 872

Zip Codes: Illinois Zip Codes

Famous People: Find out all the information about the famous people born in Illinois

State Symbols

Bird: Cardinal | List of State Birds

Animal: White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

State Fruit: GoldRush Apple

State Mineral: Fluorite

Flag: The Illinois flag is a simple representation of the Great Seal of Illinois against a white background. In 1969, the General Assembly voted to add the word “ILLINOIS” under the Great Seal of the flag. The State’s name was added to the flag to ensure that people not familiar with the Great Seal of Illinois would still recognize the banner. Flag adopted 1915. Get this Flag

Flower: Violet

Soil: Drummer

Song:

“Illinois” | Words by: Charles H. Chamberlin | Music by: Archibald Johnston
Other State Songs | Sheet Music

Tree: White Oak (Quercus alba) | Other State Trees

Quarter: Illinois quarter shows a Young Abraham Lincoln; farm scene; Chicago skyline; state outline; 21 stars, 11 on left edge and 10 on right

Geography

Illinois state location on a map

Area:

Area: 57,918 sq.mi (150,007 sq.km.), 25th

Land: 55,593 sq.mi. (143,985 sq.km.), 24th
Water: 2,325 sq.mi. (6,022 sq.km.), 20th
Great Lakes: 2,546 sq.mi. (6,594 sq.km.),tied for 5th

Highest Point: Charles Mound ; 1,235 feet, (376 m), 45th tallest

Lowest Point: Illinois; 279 feet, 32nd lowest

Geographic Center: Logan, 28 miles northeast of Springfield

Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of Illinois , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.

City Guide: Visit Illinois City Guide for a look at geography, local history, architecture, and culture.

National Parks:

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Pullman National Monument
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Location:

Absolute Center: 40°0.8’N / 89°18.4’W
Relative Center: Logan, 28 miles northeast of Springfield
Distance Between U.S. Cities

State Government

Governor: JB Pritzker. (D) sine 2019

Senators: Dick Durbin (D) Tammy Duckworth (D)

Representatives: Illinois House , Illinois Senate

Constitution: Illinois Constitution

Government Offices Directory: Find all information here at the Illinois government offices directory

Electoral College Votes: 20 Votes

Vital Records: Find out all the information about the vital records for the state of Illinois

Economy

Agriculture: Corn, soybeans, hogs, cattle, dairy products, wheat.

Industry: Machinery, food processing, electric equipment, chemical products, printing and publishing, fabricated metal products, transportation equipment, petroleum, coal.