Illinois Fun Facts

Illinois was the ______ state to join the United States.

• 30th

• 21st

• 25th

• 14th

Illinois is the ______ biggest state by land size.

• 3rd

• 48th

• 31st

• 25th

What is the Illinois state slogan?

• State Sovereignty, National Union

• Forward.

• The Land of Lincoln

• Crossroads of America

What is the Illinois state snack?

• Popcorn

• Apple Slices

• French Fries

• Baby Carrots

What is the Illinois state nickname?

• The Bluegrass State

• The Show-Me State

• The Prairie State

• The Land of Lincoln

What is the Illinois state flower?

• Violet

• Sunflower

• Bloodroot

• Daisy

What is the Illinois state bird?

• Goldfinch

• Blue Jay

• Oriole

• Cardinal

What is the Illinois state tree?

• Pine

• White Oak

• Maple

• Black Walnut

How many state capitals has Illinois had?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

What year did Union County become a county in Illinois?

• 1818

• 1816

• 1825

• 1829