Illinois
Illinois is a state in the midwestern United States. The capital of Illinois is Springfield.
Illinois achieved statehood in 1818. Illinois was an important manufacturing center during both world wars. The Great Migration from the South established a large community of African Americans in the state, including Chicago, who founded the city's famous jazz and blues cultures. Chicagoland, Chicago's metropolitan area, encompasses about 65% of the state's population.
Type
State
Population
12,812,508
Inhabitant Demonym
Illinoisan
Included Locations
Owning Organization