Illinois: the Prairie State

A quick look at Illinois

The Prairie State

Illinois county map

Illinois population by county

10 key sites

10 key plants and animals

From the beginning

The native people

Making a corn husk doll

10 key cities

10 key dates in state history

The people

10 key people

10 key events

How the government works

Political figures from Illinois

You can make a difference

Making a living

10 key industries

Recipe for caramel popcorn

Illinois state map

Illinois map skills

State seal, flag, and song

Glossary.