Population12.71 million (official estimate 2005).
Population Density84.8 per sq km.
CapitalSpringfield.
TimeCentral (GMT - 6).
Daylight Saving Time is observed.
NicknameLand of Lincoln.
Date of admission to the Union3 Dec 1818.
Native Violet.
Springfield Cardinal.
Contact Information:Illinois Bureau of TourismJames R Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Suite 3-400, Chicago, IL
60601, USA
Tel: (312) 814 4733
or 1
800 266 6632.
Website:
www.enjoyillinois.com Chicago and Illinois Tourism Officec/o Cellet Travel Services Ltd, 47 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, B95 5AA, UK
Tel: 01564 794 999
or 08700 503 410 (brochure request).
Website:
www.gochicago.com or www.cellet.co.uk
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