| Illinois | ||
| Date of Statehood: | December 3, 1818 (21st state) | |
| Motto: | State Sovereignty National Union | |
| Capital: | Springfield | |
| Population: | 12,419,293 | |
| Nickname: | Prairie State | |
| Song: | Illinois | |
| Flag: | The Illinois state flag was adopted in 1915. | |
| Flower: | Native Violet | |
| Tree: | White Oak | |
| Bird: | Cardinal | |
| Famous People: | Cindy Crawford, Walt Disney | |
| Chief Products: | Soybeans | |
| Fun Facts: | The Chicago Bulls is their NBA Team; The Sears Tower here is one of the tallest buildings in the world. | |
