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Illinois Questions & Answers

Explore Illinois’s economy, population, transportation, and cultural significance centered around Chicago and diverse communities across the Midwest region.

Fun Fact About Illinois: Illinois is known as the “Land of Lincoln.”

Illinois State Facts

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Illinois state flag
Illinois
Capital
Springfield
State Bird
Illinois state bird - Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal
Statehood
December 3, 1818
State Flower
Illinois state flower - Violet
Violet
Population
12.5 million (2020)

Our Mission in Illinois

Our goal is to provide clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand answers about life in Illinois.

Tax questions in Illinois often involve income, property, and local cost issues that matter across both urban and rural areas. Illinois has a broad economy supported by finance, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and business services.

We help residents, visitors, and researchers quickly find the information they need — all in one place. Explore Illinois and compare it with other states to stay informed with confidence.

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