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| Capital City: Springfield | | | Population & Density: As per the recent census, the population is above 12 million and its growing everyday. Population density is 223.4 persons per sq mi. | | | Largest cities: Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, Naperville, Peoria, Springfield, Joliet Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero. | | | Natural Treasures: Grass - Big Bluestem, Mineral - Flourite. | | | Illinois Motto: State sovereignty, national union. | | | State Symbols: Bird - Cardinal, Animal - White-tailed Deer, Fish - Bluegill, Flower - Purple Violet, Tree - White Oak, Song - "Illinois" lyrics by: Charles H. Chamberlin music by: Archibald Johnston | |
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