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About Illinois

Illinois is proudly known as the “Land of Lincoln” as it’s the home of Abraham Lincoln, the 16^th U.S. President. However we also have many other key attractions to be proud of including Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Peoria’s old-fashioned riverboat and so much more!

Below we’ve provided links to all you ever wanted to know about Illinois!

• Weather: You’ll experience the joy of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter no matter where you’re at in Illinois.  Visit the National Weather Service for specific city information.
• Counties: Illinois has 102 Counties. Take a look at each County’s Sites as well as State and County Quick Facts.
• Land Area:  Illinois is the 24^th largest state with 56,400 square miles. The state measures 385 miles long and 218 miles wide.
• Largest Cities: The largest cities in Illinois include Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Naperville, Springfield and Aurora.
• Highest Point: The highest point in Illinois is Charles Mound at 1,235 feet.
• Lowest Point: The lowest point in Illinois is Mississippi River at 279 feet.
• Inland Water: Illinois has 700 square miles of inland water.
• Largest Lakes: The two largest lakes in Illinois are Carlyle Lake (24,580 acres) and Rend Lake (18,900 acres), both in southern Illinois.
• Border States: Illinois is bordered by six states, including Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin.
• Parks: Illinois has many State Parks and National Parks, including Starved Rock State Park in Utica.

For more information about things to do in Illinois, visit enjoy Illinois.com!