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 206 years ago in 1818. Its capital city is Springfield.
There are 69 city/town in Illinois, . The largest city of Illinois is Aurora with a population of 196,383. Other cities include, Arlington Heights population 75,101, Algonquin population 30,730, Alton population 26,049, Alsip population 18,483
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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Aurora | The second most populous city in Illinois. | Kane | 196,383 |
Arlington Heights | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois | Cook | 75,101 |
Algonquin | Village in Illinois | McHenry | 30,730 |
Alton | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 26,049 |
Alsip | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 18,483 |
Antioch | Town in the American state of Illinois | Lake | 14,174 |
Aux Sable | Township in Grundy County, Illinois | Grundy | 13,493 |
Addison | Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States | DuPage | 5,588 |
Auburn | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | Sangamon | 4,591 |
Anna | City in Union County, Illinois, United States | Union | 4,059 |
Aledo | City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States | Mercer | 3,383 |
Abingdon | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America | Knox | 3,008 |
Amboy | City in Lee County, Illinois, United States | Lee | 2,841 |
Arcola | Township in Douglas County, Illinois | Douglas | 2,838 |
Altamont | City in Effingham County, Illinois, United States | Effingham | 2,350 |
Arthur | Village in Illinois, United States | Douglas | 2,192 |
Aviston | Village in United States of America | Clinton | 2,156 |
Avena | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Fayette | 1,924 |
Athens | City in Menard County, Illinois, United States | Menard | 1,893 |
Albion | City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois | Edwards | 1,889 |
Alorton | City in Illinois, United States of America | Saint Clair | 1,880 |
Atlanta | City in Logan County, Illinois, United States | Logan | 1,582 |
Adams | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin | Adams | 1,536 |
Alden | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 1,344 |
Ashland | Village in Cass County, Illinois | Cass | 1,169 |
Atwood | City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States | Douglas | 1,155 |
Albers | Village in United States of America | Clinton | 1,115 |
Andalusia | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Rock Island | 1,088 |
Assumption | City in Christian County, Illinois, United States | Christian | 1,056 |
Annawan | Township in Henry County, Illinois | Henry | 1,056 |
Akron | City in United States of America | Peoria | 1,023 |
Astoria | Incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States | Fulton | 1,015 |
Atkinson | Town in Illinois, United States | Henry | 955 |
Ashton | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States | Lee | 878 |
Argenta | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Macon | 867 |
Albany | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States | Whiteside | 856 |
Amity | Township in Livingston County, Illinois | Richland | 807 |
Alexis | Village in Mercer and Warran counties in Illinois, United States | Warren | 778 |
Ashmore | Township in Coles County, Illinois | Coles | 740 |
Ashkum | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois | Iroquois | 710 |
Avon | Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States | Fulton | 699 |
Aroma Park | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Kankakee | 678 |
Alhambra | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 648 |
Alpha | City in Illinois, United States of America | Henry | 626 |
Ava | City in Illinois | Jackson | 610 |
Andover | Village in Illinois, USA | Henry | 565 |
Allen | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois | Mason | 536 |
Augusta | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America | Hancock | 534 |
Atlas | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Pike | 530 |
Altona | Village in Illinois, United States | Knox | 490 |
Ashley | City in Illinois | Washington | 484 |
Allendale | Village in Wabash Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois | Wabash | 463 |
Ayers | Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois, United States | Bond | 433 |
Anderson | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Cass | 375 |
Alto Pass | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Union | 360 |
Apple River | Township in Jo Daviess County, Illinois | Jo Daviess | 344 |
Armington | Human settlement in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America | Tazewell | 320 |
Athensville | Township in Greene County, Illinois | Greene | 317 |
Arenzville | Township in Cass County, Illinois | Cass | 313 |
Alma | City in Illinois, USA | Marion | 302 |
Arrowsmith | Township in McLean County, Illinois | McLean | 275 |
Allerton | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Vermilion | 263 |
Addieville | Human settlement in United States of America | Washington | 236 |
Alsey | Village in Illinois, United States | Scott | 210 |
Austin | Township in Macon County, Illinois | Cook | 199 |
Arlington | Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States of America | Bureau | 179 |
Allenville | Human settlement in the United States of America | Moultrie | 141 |
Anchor | Village in Illinois, USA | McLean | 139 |
Adeline | Village in the United States | Ogle | 81 |