Illinois, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 12,587,530 inhabitants. The state was created 205 years ago in 1818. Its capital city is Springfield.
From the busy streets of Chicago to the river towns dotting its southern border, Illinois offers a variety of urban attractions and rural charm within its 57,000 square miles. Home to over 12.7 million residents, notable destinations in Illinois include:
Chicago - The largest city in the Midwest, Chicago dazzles with world-class museums like the Art Institute of Chicago, iconic sports teams and venues, deep dish pizza, and stunning lakefront skyline views.
Springfield - Illinois’ capital city, Springfield provides history buffs with Abraham Lincoln sites like his Home and Tomb along with expansive state government buildings.
Galena - Nestled near the Mississippi River, Galena is a beautifully preserved 19th century town with scenic vistas. Its Victorian-era downtown offers shopping, tours, and winery tastings.
Nauvoo - Founded by Mormons in the 1840s, Nauvoo retains its fascinating religious history. Historic homes and buildings like the rebuilt Nauvoo Temple transport visitors back in time.
Champaign-Urbana - Home to the University of Illinois, this twin college town offers innovative dining, cultural events, sports, and entertainment catering to students.
From the big city lights of Chicago to historic small towns, Illinois offers the best of Midwestern metropolitan areas alongside rural escape. Its rivers, lakes, and prairies provide scenic backdrops to favorite destinations.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Illinois.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Riverdale | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 12,912 |
Glen Carbon | Village in Illinois, United States | Madison | 12,887 |
La Grange Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 12,863 |
Flagg | City in Illinois, United States of America | Ogle | 12,745 |
Newell | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois | Vermilion | 12,736 |
Herrin | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States | Williamson | 12,625 |
Effingham | City in Illinois | Effingham | 12,601 |
Justice | Village in Cook County, Illinois | Cook | 12,456 |
Palos Heights | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 12,375 |
Rantoul | Village in Illinois | Champaign | 12,305 |
Bruce | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Moultrie | 12,209 |
Winnetka | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 12,194 |
Kewanee | City in Henry County, Illinois, United States | Henry | 12,174 |
Markham | City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States | Morgan | 12,165 |
Centralia | Township in Marion County, Illinois | Marion | 12,142 |
Lincolnwood | Village in United States of America | Cook | 12,091 |
Nameoki | Township in Madison County, Illinois | Madison | 12,056 |
Northlake | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 12,025 |
Plano | City in Kendall County, Illinois, United States | Kendall | 11,879 |
Minooka | City in Illinois, United States of America | Grundy | 11,456 |
Schiller Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 11,264 |
Pontiac | City in Illinois, USA | Saint Clair | 11,176 |
Campton | Township in Kane County, Illinois | Randolph | 11,063 |
Summit | Village in Illinois, USA | Saint Clair | 10,977 |
River Forest | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 10,694 |
Burr Ridge | Village in United States of America | DuPage | 10,691 |
Columbia | City in Illinois, United States | Monroe | 10,627 |
Crestwood | Village in United States of America | Williamson | 10,604 |
Waterloo | City in Illinois | Monroe | 10,536 |
Woodside | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | Sangamon | 10,484 |
Fox Lake | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 10,411 |
Roscoe | Town | Winnebago | 10,406 |
Troy | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 10,399 |
Worth | Village in United States of America | Cook | 10,334 |
Taylorville | City in Christian County, Illinois | Christian | 10,280 |
Lyons | Village in Illinois United States of America | Cook | 10,247 |
Gages Lake | Census designated place | Lake | 10,198 |
Barrington | Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 10,178 |
Sauk Village | Village in United States of America | Cook | 10,120 |
Highland | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 10,017 |
Wood River | City in Illinois, United States | Madison | 10,002 |
Pingree Grove | Village in the United States | Kane | 9,986 |
Sugar Grove | City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 9,884 |
River Grove | Village in United States of America | Cook | 9,771 |
Itasca | Village in Illinois, U. | DuPage | 9,758 |
Peru | City in Illinois, United States | LaSalle | 9,612 |
La Salle | City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States | LaSalle | 9,609 |
Blackhawk | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Carroll | 9,587 |
Winfield | Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 9,579 |
Frankfort Square | Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States | Will | 9,276 |
Bethalto | Village in Illinois | Madison | 9,201 |
Lynwood | Village in United States of America | Cook | 9,113 |
Steger | Village in United States of America | Cook | 9,111 |
Flossmoor | Village in United States of America | Cook | 9,018 |
Harvard | Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States | McHenry | 8,979 |
Rochelle | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States | Ogle | 8,975 |
Mahomet | Village in Illinois, United States | Champaign | 8,968 |
Manteno | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kankakee | 8,892 |
Cincinnati | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois | Wayne | 8,830 |
Monmouth | City in Warren County, Illinois, United States | Warren | 8,801 |
Manhattan | Village in Illinois | Will | 8,798 |
Hawthorn Woods | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 8,782 |
West Dundee | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 8,768 |
Glencoe | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 8,747 |
Clarendon Hills | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America | DuPage | 8,718 |
Chemung | Township in McHenry County, Illinois | McHenry | 8,702 |
Lake Villa | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 8,677 |
Olney | City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America | Richland | 8,667 |
Rock Falls | City in Illinois | Whiteside | 8,648 |
Glenwood | City in Iowa | Cook | 8,617 |
Willowbrook | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America | DuPage | 8,507 |
Crete | Town in the U. | Will | 8,493 |
Riverside | Village in Cook County, Illinois | Cook | 8,455 |
Harris | Township in Fulton County, Illinois | Edgar | 8,404 |
Harrisburg | County seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States | Saline | 8,404 |
Savoy | Town | Champaign | 8,364 |
Harwood Heights | Village in United States of America | Cook | 8,236 |
Chester | City in Illinois | Randolph | 8,145 |
Paris | City in Illinois | Edgar | 8,144 |
Jerseyville | City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States | Jersey | 8,111 |
Boulder Hill | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kendall | 8,108 |
Mascoutah | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States | Saint Clair | 8,076 |
Gilberts | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 8,071 |
Oak Brook | Village in DuPage County in Illinois | DuPage | 8,046 |
Maryville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Madison | 7,959 |
Island Lake | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 7,951 |
Lincolnshire | Village in Illinois, United States | Lake | 7,891 |
Long Grove | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 7,868 |
Hillside | Village in United States of America | Cook | 7,785 |
West Frankfort | City in Illinois, USA | Franklin | 7,733 |
Round Lake Park | Village in the United States | Lake | 7,731 |
South Beloit | City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States | Winnebago | 7,540 |
Broadview | Village in Cook County, Illenois, USA | Cook | 7,517 |
Calumet Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 7,510 |
Rockton | Illinois village near the Wisconsin border | Winnebago | 7,477 |
Silvis | City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States | Rock Island | 7,473 |
Park City | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 7,438 |
Princeton | City in Illinois, United States | Bureau | 7,403 |
Murphysboro | Town in Illinois | Jackson | 7,384 |
Sandwich | Town in DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois, United States | DeKalb | 7,384 |