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 68 city/town in Illinois, . The largest city of Illinois is Elgin with a population of 110,196. Other cities include, Evanston population 72,683, Elmhurst population 46,532, Elk Grove population 31,831, Elk Grove Village population 31,831
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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Elgin | The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. | Kane | 110,196 |
Evanston | A city in Cook County, Illinois. | Cook | 72,683 |
Elmhurst | A city in DuPage County, Illinois. | DuPage | 46,532 |
Elk Grove | Township in Cook County, Illinois | Cook | 31,831 |
Elk Grove Village | City in Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 31,831 |
East Saint Louis | City in St. | Saint Clair | 25,776 |
Edwardsville | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 25,189 |
Elmwood Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 23,805 |
East Peoria | City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA | Tazewell | 22,344 |
East Moline | City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States | Rock Island | 20,473 |
Evergreen Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 18,905 |
Effingham | City in Illinois | Effingham | 12,601 |
Elburn | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 6,098 |
East Alton | City in Illinois, United States of America | Madison | 5,922 |
Eureka | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States | Woodford | 5,232 |
Empire | Township in McLean County, Illinois | McLean | 4,024 |
Eldorado | City in Saline County, Illinois, United States | Saline | 3,837 |
East Dundee | Village in United States of America | Kane | 3,186 |
El Paso | City in Woodford County, Illinois | Woodford | 2,700 |
Elwood | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 2,207 |
Elmwood | City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States | Peoria | 1,995 |
Eagle | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Saline | 1,576 |
Earlville | City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America | LaSalle | 1,570 |
East Dubuque | City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States | Jo Daviess | 1,565 |
Erie | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois | Whiteside | 1,482 |
East Hazel Crest | Village in United States of America | Cook | 1,479 |
Edgington | Township in Rock Island County, Illinois | Rock Island | 1,442 |
Eden | Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA | Randolph | 1,358 |
Evans | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Marshall | 1,161 |
Energy | Village in Illinois | Williamson | 1,086 |
Edinburg | Village in Illinois, United States | Christian | 1,006 |
Elkville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Jackson | 864 |
East Galesburg | Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America | Knox | 761 |
Elbridge | Township in Edgar County, Illinois | Edgar | 730 |
Elizabeth | Settlement in Illinois | Jo Daviess | 722 |
Evansville | Village in Illinois | Randolph | 631 |
Elsah | Township in Jersey County, Illinois | Jersey | 604 |
Embarrass | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Coles | 559 |
Enfield | Village in White County, Illinois, United States | White | 548 |
Essex | Village in Kankakee County, Illinois | Kankakee | 548 |
Equality | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Gallatin | 512 |
East Carondelet | Human settlement in United States of America | Saint Clair | 469 |
Emden | Village in Logan County, Illinois, United States | Logan | 456 |
Edgar | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States | Edgar | 443 |
Edgewood | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Effingham | 427 |
Elkhart | Township in Logan County, Illinois | Logan | 389 |
Eliza | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Mercer | 385 |
Emma | Unincorporated community in Illinois | White | 359 |
Ellis Grove | City in Illinois, United States of America | Randolph | 345 |
Ewing | City in Illinois, United States of America | Franklin | 293 |
Easton | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Mason | 283 |
Elmira | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Stark | 280 |
Elizabethtown | Human settlement in Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America | Hardin | 272 |
Elba | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Gallatin | 271 |
Elliott | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Ford | 269 |
East Cape Girardeau | Town | Alexander | 268 |
East Gillespie | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Macoupin | 259 |
Elkhorn Grove | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Carroll | 216 |
Eagle Point | Township of Illinois | Ogle | 213 |
Ellsworth | Village in the United States | McLean | 202 |
Eldred | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Greene | 183 |
Elvaston | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America | Hancock | 152 |
East Brooklyn | Village in Illinois, United States | Grundy | 104 |
Emington | Village in the United States | Livingston | 103 |
Eddyville | Village in Illinois, United States | Pope | 97 |
Ellisville | Township in Fulton County, Illinois | Fulton | 87 |
El Dara | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Pike | 71 |
Exeter | Village in Scott County, Illinois, United States | Scott | 60 |