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Illinois


Illinois is bordered by Wisconsin in the north; Lake Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky in the east; Kentucky and Missouri in the south; and Missouri and Iowa in the west. With a population of 12,671,821 (January 2020), Illinois is the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. The capital of Illinois is Springfield, but the biggest city is Chicago. Its governor is J. B. Pritzker, an American businessman, co-founder of the Pritzker Group, and a member of the Pritzker family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain.

The first Europeans to reach the area were French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, who arrived in 1673. In 1717 Illinois became part of the Louisiana territory, a French colony, but in 1763 the French ceded the region to Britain. After the American Revolution, Illinois became a U.S. territory, and in 1818 it was declared the 21st state.

Because of its geographic position and its long north-south axis, Illinois has wide regional variations in temperature. Across the state, seasonal temperature variation also tends to be great, with typically cold, snowy winters and hot summers. Much of Illinois was once covered in prairie grass, earning the state its nickname. The diversified nature of its economy, strength in manufacturing, agriculture, finance, mining, transportation, government, technology, and services (including tourism) makes Illinois a microcosm of the national economy.

The state’s official snack food is popcorn, which can be served Chicago-style: with a mixture of cheese-covered and caramel-covered popcorn.

Illinois’ slogan is "the Land of Lincoln" because Abraham Lincoln lived there for 31 years. Today, visitors can see Lincoln’s home and his tomb in Springfield.

Illinois Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1299
Number of counties102
Population12569541
Area149995 km²
Density84 people/km²
Altitude376 m
Major citiesChicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford
Ethnicity

White: 60%

Black: 14%

Hispanic: 17%

Asian: 6%

Crime rate1880
GDP$945 billion
Median household income$73215

Common questions about Illinois

What is the cheapest place to live in Illinois?

Cairo is often considered the cheapest area or most affordable place to live in Illinois (IL). The cost of living in this region is significantly lower than most other parts of the state, making it an attractive option for those seeking budget-friendly housing and living expenses.

What is the safest city, town or area in Illinois?

Naperville is frequently ranked as one of the safest cities in Illinois. With low crime rates and a high quality of life, it offers residents a secure and welcoming environment. The city invests in community policing and effective public safety strategies, contributing to its reputation for safety.

What is the city with the best weather in Illinois?

Peoria is known for having some of the best weather in Illinois. It experiences milder winters compared to northern parts of the state and enjoys pleasant spring and fall seasons. While summers can be warm, overall, the climate is relatively moderate, offering a balanced mix of seasonal changes.

If you want information about your city in Illinois, click on the Illinois city names or Illinois town names below:

Get the contact information for all cities in this state. Find general information, official websites, email, phone numbers, addresses, and much more.

Complete List of Cities in Illinois

  • RIVERWOODS

    Riverwoods is a Village in Lake county with inhabitants.

  • ROBBINS

    Robbins is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • ROCKDALE

    Rockdale is a Village in Will county with inhabitants.

  • ROLLING MEADOWS

    Rolling Meadows is a City in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • ROMEOVILLE

    Romeoville is a Village in Will county with inhabitants.

  • ROSELLE

    Roselle is a Village in DuPage county with inhabitants.

  • ROSEMONT

    Rosemont is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • ROUND LAKE

    Round Lake is a Village in Lake county with inhabitants.

  • ROUND LAKE BEACH

    Round Lake Beach is a Village in Lake county with inhabitants.

  • ROUND LAKE HEIGHTS

    Round Lake Heights is a Village in Lake county with inhabitants.

  • ROUND LAKE PARK

    Round Lake Park is a Village in Lake county with inhabitants.

  • SANDWICH

    Sandwich is a City in DeKalb county with inhabitants.

  • SAUK VILLAGE

    Sauk Village is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SCHAUMBURG

    Schaumburg is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SCHILLER PARK

    Schiller Park is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SHOREWOOD

    Shorewood is a Village in Will county with inhabitants.

  • SKOKIE

    Skokie is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SLEEPY HOLLOW

    Sleepy Hollow is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SOUTH BARRINGTON

    South Barrington is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS

    South Chicago Heights is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SOUTH ELGIN

    South Elgin is a Village in Kane county with inhabitants.

  • SOUTH HOLLAND

    South Holland is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SPRING GROVE

    Spring Grove is a Village in McHenry county with inhabitants.

  • ST. CHARLES

    St. Charles is a City in Kane county with inhabitants.

  • STEGER

    Steger is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • STICKNEY

    Stickney is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • STREAMWOOD

    Streamwood is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SUGAR GROVE

    Sugar Grove is a Village in Kane county with inhabitants.

  • SUMMIT

    Summit is a Village in Cook county with inhabitants.

  • SYMERTON

    Symerton is a Village in Will county with inhabitants.

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