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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Pittsfield | Township in Pike County, Illinois | Pike | 4,165 |
Barrington Hills | Village in United States of America | Cook | 4,152 |
Rosemont | Village in the U. | Saint Clair | 4,147 |
Hometown | City in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 4,120 |
Paxton | City in Ford County, Illinois | Ford | 4,117 |
Caseyville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Saint Clair | 4,115 |
Peotone | City in United States of America | Will | 4,100 |
Bourbon | Township in Douglas County, Illinois | Douglas | 4,061 |
Anna | City in Union County, Illinois, United States | Union | 4,059 |
Burnham | Village in Illinois | Cook | 4,040 |
Rosewood Heights | Census designated place | Madison | 4,038 |
Empire | Township in McLean County, Illinois | McLean | 4,024 |
Kildeer | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 3,993 |
Dwight | Village in Illinois | Livingston | 3,984 |
Lakewood | City in Illinois, United States of America | Shelby | 3,967 |
South Chicago Heights | Village in United States of America | Cook | 3,957 |
Somerset | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Saline | 3,955 |
Morrison | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America | Whiteside | 3,950 |
Green Oaks | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 3,882 |
Dupo | City in Illinois, United States of America | Saint Clair | 3,845 |
Eldorado | City in Saline County, Illinois, United States | Saline | 3,837 |
Wonder Lake | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 3,837 |
Washington Park | Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida | Saint Clair | 3,831 |
Millstadt | Village in St. | Saint Clair | 3,821 |
Smithton | Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America | Saint Clair | 3,812 |
Saint Joseph | Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America | Champaign | 3,800 |
Marshall | City in Clark County, Illinois, United States | Clark | 3,774 |
Madison | City in Madison County, Florida, United States | Madison | 3,735 |
Coal Valley | City in Illinois, United States of America | Rock Island | 3,719 |
Rochester | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | Sangamon | 3,715 |
Indian Head Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 3,680 |
Byron | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States | Ogle | 3,650 |
Metamora | Village in Woodford County, Illinois | Woodford | 3,648 |
Wadsworth | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 3,631 |
Fairbury | City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States | Livingston | 3,596 |
Hainesville | United States | Lake | 3,551 |
Riverwoods | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 3,534 |
Oglesby | City in LaSalle Co. | LaSalle | 3,526 |
Dixmoor | Village in United States of America | Cook | 3,518 |
Long Lake | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States | Lake | 3,515 |
Le Roy | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States | McLean | 3,498 |
Moro | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Madison | 3,487 |
Forsyth | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Macon | 3,465 |
Pistakee Highlands | Census designated place | McHenry | 3,454 |
Oregon | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States | Ogle | 3,449 |
Red Bud | City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States | Randolph | 3,442 |
Riverton | Village in Illinois | Sangamon | 3,430 |
Coral | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 3,416 |
Germantown Hills | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America | Woodford | 3,390 |
Johnston City | City in Illinois, United States | Williamson | 3,389 |
Aledo | City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States | Mercer | 3,383 |
Tolono | City in Illinois, United States of America | Champaign | 3,349 |
Ingalls Park | Census designated place | Will | 3,314 |
Virden | City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States | Macoupin | 3,302 |
Fulton | City in Illinois | Whiteside | 3,285 |
Gibson City | City in Ford County, Illinois, United States | Ford | 3,233 |
Sleepy Hollow | Village in Illinois | Williamson | 3,215 |
Spring Garden | Township in Jefferson County, Illinois | Jefferson | 3,208 |
New Baden | City in Illinois, United States of America | Clinton | 3,205 |
East Dundee | Village in United States of America | Kane | 3,186 |
Piasa | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Macoupin | 3,151 |
Galena | County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois | Jo Daviess | 3,151 |
Carlyle | City in Illinois, United States | Clinton | 3,148 |
Georgetown | City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States | Vermilion | 3,145 |
South Jacksonville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Morgan | 3,075 |
Logan | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Franklin | 3,057 |
Momence | City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States | Kankakee | 3,049 |
Gillespie | City in Illinois, United States | Macoupin | 3,048 |
Abingdon | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America | Knox | 3,008 |
Nashville | City in Illinois, United States | Washington | 2,984 |
Winnebago | City in Minnesota, United States | Winnebago | 2,973 |
Green Rock | City in Illinois, United States of America | Henry | 2,970 |
Sumner | City in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States of America | Lawrence | 2,961 |
Havana | City in Mason County, Illinois, United States | Mason | 2,945 |
North Barrington | Village in the United States | Lake | 2,938 |
Westville | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America | Vermilion | 2,913 |
Lake of the Woods | Census designated place in Illinois, United States | Champaign | 2,912 |
Heyworth | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America | McLean | 2,869 |
Cherry Valley | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois | Winnebago | 2,853 |
Amboy | City in Lee County, Illinois, United States | Lee | 2,841 |
Arcola | Township in Douglas County, Illinois | Douglas | 2,838 |
Venetian Village | Census designated place | Lake | 2,826 |
Bushnell | Town in Florida, United States | McDonough | 2,825 |
Riley | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 2,823 |
Rushville | Township in Schuyler County, Illinois | Schuyler | 2,822 |
Savanna | Town in Illinois | Carroll | 2,777 |
Mount Morris | Village in Illinois | Ogle | 2,776 |
McLeansboro | City in Illinois | Hamilton | 2,730 |
El Paso | City in Woodford County, Illinois | Woodford | 2,700 |
Knox | County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee | Knox | 2,692 |
Knoxville | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States | Knox | 2,692 |
Christopher | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States | Franklin | 2,686 |
Lena | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Stephenson | 2,680 |
Tilton | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America | Vermilion | 2,655 |
Ford Heights | Village in United States of America | Cook | 2,647 |
Pawnee | City in Oklahoma | Sangamon | 2,646 |
Round Lake Heights | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 2,630 |
Marquette Heights | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States | Tazewell | 2,617 |
Fox Lake Hills | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 2,591 |
Casey | City in Illinois | Clark | 2,585 |