Illinois Chat Rooms
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Illinois Facts and Figures |
Capital: |
Springfield |
Total area: |
149,997 sq km |
Population: |
12,713,634 (2004 est) |
State Bird |
Cardinal |
State flower |
Native Violet |
State tree |
White Oak |
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Illinois was the 21st state to be admitted into statehood 12/3/1818. Illinois located in the heart of America, continues to supplement the country with the vastness of farmlands, which their long rolling fields of corn, wheat and soybeans. Take a stroll through the home of Ronald Regan's childhood, or walk the path of Abraham Lincoln. Spend time at one of the many theater's around and in Chicago, or stand in awe as you gaze up at the Sear's Center. When take a walk down North Michigan Avenue and don't forget your wallet, this vast stretch of shopping galleries is sure to find the ends of your budget. Stop by Millennium Park for an outdoor concert, with 25 acres of park filled with sculptures, when you get tired of walking, you're sure to find an empty spot to sit back and relax while feeling the cool breeze from Lake Michigan. |
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View all of Chicago on top of the Sear's building from the 94th
floor Hancock observatory. Step up onto the Skywalk and take
a tour at 1,000 feet, you may need to grab hold of a friend!
Whatever you enjoy Illinois has to offer, camping, fishing,
shopping or just hanging out.
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