State Symbols Guide
Illinois State Symbols & Official Emblems
The Midwest State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
IL
Capital
Springfield
Population
12,812,508
Statehood
1818
Region
Midwest
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
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State Flag
Illinois State Flag
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State Flower
Violet
Viola sororia
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State Motto
State Sovereignty, National Union
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State Nickname
The Prairie State
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State Tree
White Oak
Quercus alba
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Illinois
- Abbreviation
- IL
- Capital City
- Springfield
- Population
- 12,812,508
- Statehood Date
- December 3, 1818
- Region
- Midwest
- Number of Symbols
- 6
