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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.

  2. Jun 22, 2024 · 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.

  3. Jan 18, 2024 · The State of Illinois is located in the East-North-Central (Midwest and Great Lakes) region of the United States. Illinois is bordered by the state of Indiana in the east; by Kentucky in the southeast; by Missouri in the west; by Iowa in the northwest and by Wisconsin in the north.

  4. Jun 22, 2023 · Most visitors start (and end) their Illinois visit in Chicago, the biggest city in the Midwest and the third-largest in the USA. Famed for its world-class museums and superb architectural palette, the Windy City has plenty to explore.

  5. Nov 9, 2009 · Illinois became a territory of the United States and achieved statehood in 1818. During Prohibition, Chicago became synonymous with bootleg liquor and gangsters like Al Capone. Skip to content

  6. 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 ).

  7. Illinois is a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. Home to the large city of Chicago, the terrain of this state ranges from rolling farmland in the south to the mud flats upon which Chicago was built. Illinois is often referred to as the "Land of Lincoln" — Abraham Lincoln resided here for many years before becoming president.