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.
History of Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Illinois may be defined by several broad historical periods, namely, the pre-Columbian period, the era of European exploration and colonization, its development as part of the American frontier, its early statehood period, growth in the 19th and 20th centuries, and contemporary Illinois of today.
Geography of Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBIllinois has a maximum north–south distance of 390 miles (630 km) and 210 miles (340 km) east-west. Total area is 57,918 square miles (150,010 km 2 ), ranked 25th in size of the 50 states. Water area is 2,325 square miles (6,020 km 2 …
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 ).
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 in the 2020 census, [9] it is the third-most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles.
Illinois - Wikiwand
WEBIllinois 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.
Government of Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBThe Government of Illinois, under Illinois' Constitution, has three branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The State's executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the Governor as chief executive and head of state, and has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions.
Economy of Illinois - Wikipedia
WEBFor six consecutive years, Chicagoland was ranked the nation's top metropolitan area for corporate relocations. [9] The 2022 total gross state product for Illinois was $1.033 trillion, placing it fifth in the nation. The 2021 median household income was $72,205, one of the nation's highest. [10]
Illinois - Wikiwand
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. To the south-east, Illinois is bordered along the Ohio River by …
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