Illinois

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Illinois is a state in the United States. Its capital is Springfield and its largest city is Chicago. It is bordered to the north by Wisconsin, to the west by Iowa and below that, by Missouri (both borders are along the Mississippi River). To the south-east, Illinois is bordered along the Ohio River by Kentucky and to the east by Indiana. Illinois northeasternmost boundary is to Lake Michigan. Most of Illinois outside of Chicago (its most populous city) is heavily conservative. In 2016, for example, nearly 40 counties in Illinois gave Trump 70% or more of the vote there. However, Chicago makes up over half of the state´s population, and Cook County (in which Chicago is located) gave Trump just 21% of the vote there. Therefore, the governor of Illinois is currently a Democrat, as are both its US Senators and over 70% of its representatives.

The largest cities on the Illinois map are Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, and Naperville.

Illinois FAQ:

How many people live in Illinois?

12.67 currently live in Illinois according to the United States Census Bureau

Where is Illinois?

Illinois is located in the midwestern United States. It borders Wisconsin to the north, Indiana to the east, Kentucky to the southeast, Missouri to the southwest, and Iowa to the west.

What is the capital of Illinois?

Springfield is the capital city of the state of Illinois.

How many counties in Illinois?

There are 102 counties total in the state of Illinois.