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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IllinoisIllinois - Wikipedia

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   Illinois ( ⫽ ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ ⫽ ⓘ IL-in-OY) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Illinois-stateIllinois | History, Cities, Capital, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Illinois, constituent state of the United States of America. It stretches southward 385 miles (620 km) from the Wisconsin border in the north to Cairo in the south. In addition to Wisconsin, the state borders Lake Michigan to the northeast, Indiana to the east, Kentucky to the southeast, Missouri to the west, and Iowa to the northwest.

4. www.worldatlas.com › maps › united-statesIllinois Maps & Facts - World Atlas

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Learn about the geography, history, and culture of Illinois, a state in the Midwestern United States. Find maps of its counties, cities, regions, and major bodies of water.

5. www.history.com › topics › us-statesIllinois - Chicago, Prohibition & the Great Chicago Fire -...

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the state of Illinois, from its Native American and French origins to its role in the Civil War and Prohibition. Explore its geography, economy, culture and famous people.

6. www.50states.com › illinoisIllinois State Information – Symbols, Capital, Constitution,...

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   Learn about the state of Illinois, including its history, geography, government, economy, and culture. Find out its motto, nickname, flag, symbols, famous people, and more.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_IllinoisGeography of Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Illinois is in the midwestern United States. Surrounding states are Wisconsin to the north, Iowa and Missouri to the west, Kentucky to the east and south, and Indiana to the east. Illinois also borders Michigan, but only via a northeastern water boundary in Lake Michigan.

8. www.infoplease.com › us › statesIllinois | State Facts & History - Infoplease

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   Nov 30, 2023 · U.S. > States > Illinois. Table of contents. Updated November 30, 2023 | Infoplease Staff. Illinois State Information. Capital: Official Name: State of Illinois. Organized as a territory/republic: February 3, 1809. Entered Union (21): December 3, 1818 (21st state) Present constitution adopted: 1970. State abbreviation/Postal code: Ill./IL.