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Illinois National Motto
Anthem:By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois
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| Capital | Springfield |
| Largest city | Chicago |
| Top Language Spoken | English and Spanish |
| Ethnic groups | American
|
| Demonym | Illinoisan |
| Government | |
| -Admission to union | December 3, 1818 |
| -Governer | Bruce Rauner (R) |
| US Senators | |
| -US Senators | Michael J. Madigan |
| Legislature | |
| -Upper house | Senate |
| -Lower house | House of Representatives |
| Area | |
| -Total Area | 57,914 sq mi |
| -Water (%) | 3.99 |
| -Total land Area | 149,998 km² |
| Population | |
| - 2016estimate | 12,859,995 |
| - 2010 census | 12,830,632 |
| - Density | 232/sq mi |
| GDP (ppp) | 2016estimate |
| -Total | $764,817 |
| - Total per capita |
