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Illinois

Winger

Hello, friends! My name is Winger, and I’m Illinois’ soaring mascot! I enjoy exciting journeys and helping kids reach for the sky.

Short History

Illinois became the 21st state on December 3, 1818. During the 1800s, its location and transportation networks helped make it a major center of commerce and industry.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Springfield
  • Largest City: Chicago
  • Nickname: The Prairie State
  • State Bird: Northern Cardinal
  • State Flower: Violet
  • Located in the Midwestern United States.

Did You Know?

  • Illinois’ state slogan is “Land of Lincoln.”
  • Abraham Lincoln spent much of his political career in Illinois.
  • The state has more than 6,000 miles (9,600 km) of rivers and streams.
  • Chicago’s Willis Tower was once the tallest building in the world.
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