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Statehood: December 3, 1818 (the 21st state)
Capitol: Springfield
Total Land Area: 57, 918 square miles
Total Population: 12,482,301
Largest Cities: Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Naperville, Peoria,
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State Bird: Cardinal
State Animal: White Tailed Deer
State Flower: Purple Violet
State Tree: White Oak
State Song: Illinois
State Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union
State Nickname: The Prairie State

 

 

     
     

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