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Back to US States Page Illinois Capital: Springfield Population: 12,653,544 (source: 2003 Census estimate) Largest City: Chicago Illinois State Symbols State Nickname: Prairie State State Slogan: Mile After Magnificent Mile; Right Here. Right Now. State Motto: State sovereignty, national union State flower: Violet State bird: Cardinal aka Northern Cardinal State fish: Bluegill State tree: White Oak State mammal: White-tailed deer State foods: Popcorn Fun Facts About Illinois The Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois is the tallest building in the United States. Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. The first McDonalds was opened in Des Plaines, Illinois. The state dance of Illinois is Square Dancing. Becoming a State Date admitted: Thursday, December 3, 1818 Number admitted: 21 Prior Name: Illinois Territory Postal Abbreviation: IL The Geography of Illinois Total Size: 55,584 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: Mississippi River at 279 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Alexander (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: Charles Mound at 1,235 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Jo Daviess (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Central Point: Located in Logan County approx. 28 miles northeast of Springfield (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Counties: 102 (source: National Association of Counties) Back to US States Page Back to Geography Home Page

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