Illinois Fun Facts

Illinois is the sixth most populous state in the country.

Illinois fun facts. Visit our general u s. Another interesting illinois fact is that as of may 2020 it is the fifth largest energy consuming state in the country. 20 facts about illinois 21 items ranked. Unlike most landmarks this one s at the top of a.

Here are some interesting facts about illinois. Fact 1 illinois is known as the prairie state. Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13 th amendment to abolish slavery. In 2019 illinois generated the most electricity from nuclear energy.

Chicago is the third most populous city in the united states. 80 christian 49 protestant 30 catholic 1 other 16 no religion 4 other religions. Illinois is the 25th largest state in the united states in terms of total area with 149 967 square kilometers 57 953 square miles. Chicago is the third largest city in the united states.

German 19 6 african 15 1 irish 12 2 mexican 9 2 polish 7 5. It s also home to twinkies the hugely popular creamy us snack which was invented here in 1930. On saint patrick s day the chicago river is dyed green. It is also the sixth largest city in the state with a land size of 116 250.

The state also ranks fourth in the nation in crude oil refining capacity. Illinois generates 12 of the nation s nuclear power. Springfield is the capital of illinois and the county seat of sangamon county. The state dance of illinois is square dancing.

Believe it or not illinois is home to a river which flows backwards a real rarity. Click on up and down arrows to affect item s ranking add item. A replica of the leaning tower of pisa stands in the town of niles. The willis tower sears tower in chicago illinois is the tallest building in the united states.

Illinois had two other state capitals before springfield kaskaskia and vandalia. Rated 1 point posted 5 years ago by tracymcclellan in category united states. The capital of this state is springfield.