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 ekonomisi oldukça çeşitlidir; kuzeydoğusunda küresel şehir Chicago, kuzey ve merkezinde büyük sanayi ve tarım merkezleri ve güneyinde kömür, kereste ve petrol gibi doğal kaynaklar bulunmaktadır.

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.

Welcome to Illinois.gov! Find places to go, things to see. Search through all the different services offered by the various Illinois agencies.

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.

Discover the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—where innovation, community, and discovery drive world-class learning, research, and public impact.

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.

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.

On July 4, 1800, the Northwest Territory was divided, and the Illinois country was made a part of Indiana Territory; Illinois Territory was formed in 1809 by dividing Indiana Territory, and Illinois attained statehood nine years later.

Illinois became a territory of the United States and achieved statehood in 1818. During Prohibition, Chicago became s...