Illinois at a Glance
Capital: Springfield
Nickname: Prairie State
Bird: Cardinal
Tree: White Oak
Largest City: Chicago
Neighboring States: Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin

Official State Website
http://www.enjoyillinois.com/
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Official Contact Information
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Chicago, IL 800-2CONNECT

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Illinois has everything for visitors. Foremost is the city of Chicago with its fantastic museums and cultural scene. Must-sees include the Museum of Science and Industry and the Brookfield Zoo. Go to the historic town of Galena where you can take a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River. Southeast Illinois is home to the city of Champaign, beautiful Lake Shelbyville and the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Reserve. In Southwest Illinois don't miss the city of Springfield and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.

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