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 70 city/town in Illinois, . The largest city of Illinois is Glenview with a population of 47,446. Other cities include, Glendale Heights population 33,351, Gurnee population 30,168, Galesburg population 29,803, Glen Ellyn population 27,402
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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Glenview | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 47,446 |
Glendale Heights | Town | DuPage | 33,351 |
Gurnee | Village in Illinois | Lake | 30,168 |
Galesburg | County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States | Knox | 29,803 |
Glen Ellyn | Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA | DuPage | 27,402 |
Granite City | Township in Madison County, Illinois | Madison | 25,662 |
Geneva | County seat of Kane County, Illinois | Kane | 21,674 |
Grayslake | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 20,584 |
Goodings Grove | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 18,569 |
Godfrey | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 17,393 |
Glen Carbon | Village in Illinois, United States | Madison | 12,887 |
Gages Lake | Census designated place | Lake | 10,198 |
Glencoe | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 8,747 |
Glenwood | City in Iowa | Cook | 8,617 |
Gilberts | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 8,071 |
Geneseo | Township in Henry County, Illinois | Henry | 6,505 |
Greenville | City in Bond County, Illinois, United States | Bond | 6,365 |
Genoa | City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States | DeKalb | 5,251 |
Grandwood Park | Census designated place | Lake | 5,202 |
Green Oaks | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 3,882 |
Germantown Hills | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America | Woodford | 3,390 |
Gibson City | City in Ford County, Illinois, United States | Ford | 3,233 |
Galena | County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois | Jo Daviess | 3,151 |
Georgetown | City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States | Vermilion | 3,145 |
Gillespie | City in Illinois, United States | Macoupin | 3,048 |
Green Rock | City in Illinois, United States of America | Henry | 2,970 |
Galva | City in Illinois, USA | Henry | 2,449 |
Girard | City in Illinois | Macoupin | 1,981 |
Gilman | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America | Iroquois | 1,625 |
Grayville | City in White County, Illinois, United States | White | 1,543 |
Garfield | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | LaSalle | 1,483 |
Greenup | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America | Cumberland | 1,474 |
Gridley | Township in McLean County, Illinois | McLean | 1,392 |
Gardner | Village in Illinois, United States | Grundy | 1,377 |
Grandview | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America | Sangamon | 1,369 |
Granville | Human settlement in Putnam County, Illinois, United States of America | Putnam | 1,298 |
Germantown | Village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States | Clinton | 1,273 |
Grant Park | Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States | Kankakee | 1,231 |
Guilford | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States | Jo Daviess | 1,144 |
Griggsville | City in Illinois | Pike | 1,125 |
Goreville | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Johnson | 1,046 |
Gilmer | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Lake | 1,038 |
Gifford | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Champaign | 1,035 |
Garden Plain | Township of Illinois | Whiteside | 999 |
Goodfield | Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA | Woodford | 986 |
Greenfield | City in Greene County, Illinois, United State | Greene | 965 |
Glasford | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Peoria | 949 |
Galatia | Town in Saline County, Illinois | Saline | 868 |
Godley | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 771 |
Greenview | Village in Illinois, United States | Menard | 715 |
Grafton | Town in Illinois, United States | Jersey | 691 |
Grand Detour | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA | Ogle | 652 |
Green Valley | Human settlement in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America | Tazewell | 635 |
Golconda | City in Illinois | Pope | 622 |
Golden | City in Illinois, United States of America | Adams | 611 |
Groveland | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois | Tazewell | 593 |
Grand Tower | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA | Jackson | 560 |
Grand Ridge | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | LaSalle | 519 |
Greenbush | Township in Warren County, Illinois | Warren | 508 |
Golf | Village in United States of America | Cook | 488 |
German Valley | Village in Illinois | Stephenson | 417 |
Good Hope | Village in United States of America | McDonough | 361 |
Grantfork | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Madison | 341 |
Gladstone | Village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States | Henderson | 257 |
Gays | Village in Moultrie County, Illinois | Moultrie | 252 |
Greenwood | Village in Illinois, United States | McHenry | 224 |
Gorham | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States | Jackson | 219 |
Garrett | Human settlement in Douglas County, Illinois, United States of America | Douglas | 160 |
Glasgow | Village in Scott County, Illinois, United States | Scott | 133 |
Golden Gate | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Wayne | 65 |