Road map of Illinois with distances between cities
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Highway map of Illinois state. Detailed highways and roads map of Illinois state with cities and towns. Illinois road map with exit numbers.
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Highway map of Illinois 2021. Free road map of Illinois state.
Funny and true nicknames of the state Illinois
The Prairie State: Every September,
Illinois celebrates Prairie Week to help preserve and reestablish its
dwindling prairie land. Illinois adopted this official nickname in 1842.
- Corn State: The Midwestern region is famous for its sweeping fields of corn. Illinois relies on its corn crop to support the economy.
- Inland Empire: Because of its landlocked geography, Illinois was called the “Inland Empire,” an effort to draw more settlers to the region.
- Rainy State: Large amounts of rainfall are common to Illinois and is responsible for the largely agricultural economy.
- Sucker State: Named for the “suckerfish” which is common in Illinois waters. Incidentally, this is where we get the slang term “sucker” for someone who is easily duped.
- Garden of the West: Because of its prairies and agriculture of corn and soybeans, this became an unofficial term to encourage farmers to settle the land.
- Garden State: Another nickname in reference to its fertile soil. This was later taken by New Jersey.