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• What is the origin of the name "Illinois"?
• When did Illinois become a state?
• What is the capital of Illinois?
• What is the state bird of Illinois?
• What is Illinois’ nickname? What about its state slogan?
• Who are some famous Illinois natives?
• What is the current population of Illinois?
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About Illinois

What is the origin of the name "Illinois"?
It comes from the language of the Algonquin Indians and translates as "tribe of superior men."

When did Illinois become a state?
On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the Union.

What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield.

What is the state bird of Illinois?
The cardinal.

What is Illinois' nickname? What about its state slogan?
Its nickname is the "Prairie State." Its slogan is the "Land of Lincoln."

Who are some famous Illinois natives?
John Belushi, Ray Bradbury, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Cindy Crawford, Miles Davis, Walt Disney, Harrison Ford, Mike Krzyzewski, Hugh Hefner, Ernest Hemingway, Charlton Heston, Abraham Lincoln, Bill Murray, Richard Pryor, Ronald Reagan, and Oprah Winfrey, just to name a few.

What is the current population of Illinois?
According to the 2000 Federal Census, 12,419,293 people reside in Illinois, the fifth largest state in the Union.

What is the most populous city in Illinois?
According to the 2000 Federal Census, the most populous city is Chicago, with 2,896,016 residents.