10 Interesting Illinois Facts

It comes for us to discuss the Illinois facts. This state is famous with the motto of State Sovereignty, National Union. If you are the fans of Superman, you should visit the home of superman in this state on Metropolis located on the southern part of this state. Illinois is one of the largest states in US. It has 102 counties. If you love to know more about the Illinois facts, let’s see the list below.

1.Illinois sport

The first point of Illinois facts tells us about the sport in the state. The most popular team is coming from Chicago. Probably you are familiar by the presence of Chicago Fire soccer team, Chicago Bears Football Team, Chicago Bulls basketball team, and Chicago Blackhawks hockey team.

2.The Sears Tower

If you want something changeling and fun to explore, you can make a visit to the Sear Tower. The architectural element is the tallest one in North America. The first skyscraper was constructed in Chicago in 1885.

3.Springfield

The capital of this state is located on Springfield. Before it becomes the state capital, Illinois had 2 capitals called as Vandalia and Kaskaskia. Springfield is famous for it was the home for President Abraham Lincoln.

4.University of Chicago

One of the most important educational institutions in Illinois is University of Chicago. It was built in 1st October 1892. Initially, the university was equipped with 103 faculties. The enrollment capacity was about 594.

5.Description of  Illinois

Illinois is famous under the nick name of Prairie State. The population of the people living in state is high for it is placed in the sixth position of the most populous state in US. The biggest city in this state is Chicago.

6.Des Plaines

If you are a fan of Mac Donald, you must be familiar with the menu. In this past, the founders of Mac Donald built their first store in Des Planes, Illinois. This event is celebrated by the people who live here.

7.Chicago

One of the vital cities in Illinois is Chicago. There are some buildings which can survive from the danger of the Great Chicago Fire event. Some buildings include the Pumping State and also Chicago Water Tower.

8.Ronald Wilson Regan

The former president of US, Ronald Reagan spent their childhood in Dixon. This man actually was coming from Tampico. Reagan is the 40th US president. He could gain this position in 1980.

9.Name of baby

Having a baby is a nice gift for the parents. When you want to name your baby, you will love to search for the popular name. The most used name for the baby boy in Illinois is Michael. If you love to name your Illinois baby girl, you can pick Emily.

10.Mormon Temple

Now we come to the last point of Illinois facts. This state offers you with prehistoric culture that you can learn by visiting some places here like the Mormon Temple. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is a nice place to enjoy the past civilization.

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