State Flower: Illinois Native Violet
State Capital: Springfield
State Nickname: Prairie State
Number of Counties: 102
Neighbors: Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa & Wisconsin
Landmarks: Chicago Theater, Wrigley Field, Sears Tower
Largest City: Chicago
Noteworthy Bodies of Water: : Lake Michigan, Mississippi River & Ohio River
Crops: Corn, Soybean
Popular Foods: Chicago-style Hot Dog, Deep Dish Pizza, Italian Beef
McDonald's first store, known as Store #1, was renovated and still stands in Des Plaines, IL.
In 1885, Chicago became home to the world's first skyscraper.