Illinois

- State Abbreviation: IL


-Capital City: Springfield


-US Region: Midwest

-Borders:

-North: Michigan
-South: Kentucky
-West: Iowa, Missouri
-East: Indiana


-Bird: Northern Cardinal


-Flag: An Eagle with a US shield at sunrise.


-Flower: Violet


-Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union.


-Nickname: Land of Lincoln; The Prairie State


-Important Cities: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet.


-Official Webpage of the State of Illinois: www.illinois.gov/