Illinois Real Estate
Land area: 55,583.58 sq miles
Capital City: Springfield
Population: 12,831,970
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Purple Violet
Tree: White Oak
Economy: Agriculture and Industry
Largest Cities: Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Naperville, Peoria, Springfield, Joliet, Elgin, Waukegan Cicero
Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union.
Nickname: Prairie State
Origin of state's name: Algonquin Indian for "warriors"
