Illinois was the 21st to join the union on December 3, 1818.
Main info[]
- Capital: Springfield
- Population: 12,802,023
- State Bird: Northern Cardinal
- State Flower: American Violet
- State Tree: White Oak
- State Song: The Illinois Song
- States that border it: 5
- Most Popular Attraction: Willis Tower
- Local Restaurant: Andria's Countryside Restaurant
- Top 3 Celebrities: Walt Disney, Robin Williams, and Patrick Stump
- Hypothetical Law: Humming on public streets is prohibited on Sunday.
- State Sandwich: Italian Beef Sandwich
- Best Sports Team: Chicago Bulls
Fun Facts[]
- The world's first skyscraper in Illinois was built in 1885.
- Illinois has 102 counties.
- The Chicago River in Illinois was dyed green on St. Paddy's Day.