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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Marengo | City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States | McHenry | 7,377 |
Inverness | Village in United States of America | Cook | 7,303 |
Robinson | City in Illinois | Crawford | 7,271 |
Urbana | County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States | Champaign | 7,093 |
City of Greenville | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States | Bond | 7,000 |
Salem | City in Illinois | Marion | 6,952 |
Orland Hills | Village in United States of America | Cook | 6,943 |
Kickapoo | Township in Peoria County, Illinois | Peoria | 6,907 |
Mendota | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois | LaSalle | 6,904 |
University Park | Village in Will County, Illinois, United States | Nomós Aitolías kai Akarnanías | 6,817 |
Mount Carmel | City in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States | Wabash | 6,813 |
Benton | City in Illinois | Franklin | 6,784 |
Northville | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois | LaSalle | 6,753 |
Clinton | Largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States | De Witt | 6,733 |
Vandalia | Township in Fayette County, Illinois | Fayette | 6,662 |
Newport | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA | Madison | 6,630 |
Litchfield | City in Illinois, United States | Montgomery | 6,609 |
Winthrop Harbor | Village in Illinois, United States | Lake | 6,568 |
Geneseo | Township in Henry County, Illinois | Henry | 6,505 |
Stickney | Village in United States of America | Cook | 6,491 |
Greenville | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States | Bond | 6,365 |
North Riverside | Village in United States of America | Cook | 6,346 |
Johnsburg | Village in United States of America | McHenry | 6,310 |
Hampshire | Village in Illinois, United States | Kane | 6,207 |
Braidwood | City in Will County, Illinois, United States | Will | 6,148 |
Elburn | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 6,098 |
Bartonville | Village in Peoria County, Illinois | Peoria | 6,049 |
Volo | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 6,042 |
North Peoria | A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois. | Peoria | 6,000 |
Chillicothe | Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois | Peoria | 5,955 |
East Alton | City in Illinois, United States of America | Madison | 5,922 |
Lakemoor | City in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 5,912 |
Hillsboro | City in Illinois, United States | Montgomery | 5,909 |
Metropolis | Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants | Massac | 5,885 |
Countryside | Geographic area that is located outside towns and cities | Cook | 5,862 |
Carterville | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States | Williamson | 5,834 |
Posen | Village in United States of America | Washington | 5,794 |
Mount Zion | Human settlement in United States of America | Macon | 5,762 |
Richwoods | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Crawford | 5,724 |
Peoria Heights | Village in eastern Peoria County, Illinois | Peoria | 5,722 |
Spring Grove | City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States | McHenry | 5,679 |
Pontoon Beach | Town | Madison | 5,655 |
Wilmington | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States | Will | 5,597 |
Du Quoin | City in Illinois, USA | Perry | 5,591 |
Addison | Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 5,588 |
Willow Springs | Village in Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 5,562 |
Monticello | City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States | Piatt | 5,557 |
Lake Bluff | Village in Illinois | Lake | 5,524 |
Carlinville | City in Illinois | Macoupin | 5,441 |
Robbins | Village in United States of America | Cook | 5,401 |
Northfield | Village in Cook County, Illinois | Cook | 5,387 |
Coal City | Village in United States of America | Grundy | 5,351 |
New Salem | Township in Pike County, Illinois | Pike | 5,337 |
Beardstown | City in Illinois | Cass | 5,335 |
Brookside | Township in Clinton County, Illinois | Kane | 5,328 |
Pana | Town in Christian County, Illinois, United States | Christian | 5,327 |
Pinckneyville | City in Perry County, Illinois, United States | Perry | 5,319 |
Highwood | City in Illinois | Lake | 5,301 |
Genoa | City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States | DeKalb | 5,251 |
Eureka | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States | Woodford | 5,232 |
Grandwood Park | Census designated place | Lake | 5,202 |
Creve Coeur | Village in Illinois, United States | Tazewell | 5,109 |
Poplar Grove | Human settlement | Boone | 5,075 |
Spring Valley | City in Illinois, United States | Adams | 5,065 |
Colona | City in Henry County, Illinois, United States | Henry | 5,049 |
Monee | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 5,029 |
Berkeley | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 4,985 |
South Barrington | Village in United States of America | Cook | 4,976 |
Milan | Village in Illinois, USA | White | 4,945 |
Hoopeston | Town in Illinois | Vermilion | 4,940 |
Staunton | Township in Macoupin County, Illinois | Macoupin | 4,919 |
Patton | Township of Illinois | Edgar | 4,902 |
Fairfield | City in Illinois, United States | Wayne | 4,889 |
Centreville | City in Illinois, United States | Saint Clair | 4,844 |
Lake Barrington | Village in the United States | Lake | 4,840 |
Flora | City in Illinois | Clay | 4,831 |
Marseilles | City in LaSalle County, Illinois | LaSalle | 4,778 |
Stone Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 4,764 |
Olympia Fields | City in Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 4,747 |
Carmi | City in Illinois | White | 4,740 |
Palos Park | Village in Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 4,718 |
Watseka | City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States | Iroquois | 4,694 |
Mount Pleasant | Township of Illinois | Union | 4,670 |
Sherman | Village in Illinois, USA | Sangamon | 4,660 |
Auburn | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | Sangamon | 4,591 |
Breese | City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St. | Clinton | 4,538 |
Fox River Grove | City in United States of America | McHenry | 4,518 |
Shelbyville | Township in Shelby County, Illinois | Shelby | 4,420 |
West Peoria | City in Peoria County, Illinois | Peoria | 4,409 |
Sullivan | City in Illinois | Moultrie | 4,400 |
Randolph | City in Illinois, United States | Randolph | 4,394 |
Cortland | Township in DeKalb County, Illinois | DeKalb | 4,393 |
Beecher | City in United States of America | Will | 4,385 |
Lawrenceville | Town in Illinois | Lawrence | 4,380 |
Lawrence | Township in Lawrence County, Illinois | McHenry | 4,380 |
Tuscola | City in Illinois | Douglas | 4,370 |
Lebanon | City in St. | Saint Clair | 4,225 |
Freeburg | City in Illinois, United States of America | Saint Clair | 4,223 |
Sparta | City in Randolph County, Illinois | Randolph | 4,202 |
Deer Park | Village in United States of America | LaSalle | 4,199 |