Following U.S. independence in 1783, which made the Mississippi River the national boundary, American settlers began arriving from Kentucky via the Ohio River. Illinois was soon part of the United States' oldest territory, the Northwest Territory, and in 1818, it achieved statehood.

Illinois, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nin Ortabatı bölgesi 'ndedir ve Kuzey Amerika'nın Büyük Göller bölgesindeki sekiz eyaletten biridir (aynı zamanda Ontario, Kanada'yı da kapsar).

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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.

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Your guide to the best of Illinois. Places to go, things to do, the best places to eat and drink, must-see Chicago, trip ideas and inspiration for your Illinois vacation.

Illinois, a state in the Midwestern United States, shares its borders with Wisconsin to the north, Indiana to the east, and the Mississippi River forms its western border with Iowa and Missouri.

Illinois municipalities Illinois is in the midwestern United States. Surrounding states are Wisconsin to the north, Iowa and Missouri to the west, Kentucky to the east and south, and Indiana to the east. Illinois also borders Michigan, but only via a northeastern water boundary in Lake Michigan. Nearly the entire western boundary of Illinois is the Mississippi River, except for a few areas ...

Illinois was once known to be a swing state (voted for either Democratic Party or the Republican Party). Today, Illinois is known to be a blue state, voting for the Democratic Party.

Facts about Illinois, including the capital, number of electoral votes, state symbols, popular tourist attractions, iconic local foods, famous people, sports teams, fun facts, and more.