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 91 city/town in Illinois, . The largest city of Illinois is Lockport with a population of 59,877. Other cities include, Lombard population 43,961, Lake in the Hills population 28,345, Lansing population 27,059, Loves Park population 23,382
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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Lockport | The most populous city in Will County, Illinois. | Will | 59,877 |
Lombard | Village in Illinois | DuPage | 43,961 |
Lake in the Hills | Village in Illinois | McHenry | 28,345 |
Lansing | Village in Illinois, USA | Cook | 27,059 |
Loves Park | City north of Rockford, Illinois | Winnebago | 23,382 |
Lisle | Town in Illinois | DuPage | 23,153 |
Libertyville | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 20,155 |
Lake Zurich | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 19,760 |
Lake Forest | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 19,379 |
Lemont | Historic village in the U. | Cook | 17,338 |
La Grange | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America | Brown | 15,292 |
Little Rock | Township in Kendall County, Illinois | Kendall | 14,260 |
Lindenhurst | City in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 14,117 |
La Grange Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 12,863 |
Lincolnwood | Village in United States of America | Cook | 12,091 |
Lyons | Village in Illinois United States of America | Cook | 10,247 |
La Salle | City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States | LaSalle | 9,609 |
Lynwood | Village in United States of America | Cook | 9,113 |
Lake Villa | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 8,677 |
Lincolnshire | Village in Illinois, United States | Lake | 7,891 |
Long Grove | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 7,868 |
Litchfield | City in Illinois, United States | Montgomery | 6,609 |
Lakemoor | City in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 5,912 |
Lake Bluff | Village in Illinois | Lake | 5,524 |
Lake Barrington | Village in the United States | Lake | 4,840 |
Lawrenceville | Town in Illinois | Lawrence | 4,380 |
Lawrence | Township in Lawrence County, Illinois | McHenry | 4,380 |
Lebanon | City in St. | Saint Clair | 4,225 |
Lakewood | City in Illinois, United States of America | Shelby | 3,967 |
Long Lake | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States | Lake | 3,515 |
Le Roy | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States | McLean | 3,498 |
Logan | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Franklin | 3,057 |
Lake of the Woods | Census designated place in Illinois, United States | Champaign | 2,912 |
Lena | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Stephenson | 2,680 |
Lewistown | High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois | Fulton | 2,096 |
Lake Summerset | Census designated place | Winnebago | 2,048 |
Lexington | City in McLean County, Illinois, United States | McLean | 2,020 |
Lacon | City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States | Marshall | 1,713 |
Leland Grove | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | Sangamon | 1,451 |
Lancaster | City in Illinois, United States of America | Wabash | 1,411 |
Lake Catherine | Census-designated place in Illinois, United States | Lake | 1,379 |
Lakewood Shores | Census designated place | Will | 1,347 |
Loran | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States | Stephenson | 1,327 |
Lanark | City in Illinois, United States | Carroll | 1,321 |
Long Creek | City in Oregon, USA | Macon | 1,262 |
Ladd | City in Illinois, United States of America | Bureau | 1,184 |
La Harpe | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States | Hancock | 1,123 |
Louisville | Village in Illinois | Clay | 1,087 |
Lily Lake | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 1,019 |
Lovington | Township in Moultrie County, Illinois | Moultrie | 1,010 |
Lake | Township of Illinois | Kankakee | 930 |
Leland | Village in Illinois, United States | LaSalle | 902 |
La Clede | Township in Fayette County, Illinois | Fayette | 881 |
Livingston | Village in Illinois, US | Clark | 796 |
Loami | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | Sangamon | 751 |
La Moille | Township in Bureau County, Illinois | Bureau | 673 |
Lively Grove | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Washington | 654 |
Lyndon | City in Illinois, United States of America | Whiteside | 604 |
Lee Center | Township in Lee County, Illinois | Lee | 552 |
Liberty | Village in Illinois, United States | Adams | 500 |
Lenzburg | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Saint Clair | 498 |
Lucas | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Logan | 481 |
Lostant | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | LaSalle | 477 |
Ludlow | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Champaign | 454 |
Lincoln | City in Illinois, United States | Logan | 450 |
Leaf River | Township of Ogle County, Illinois, US | Ogle | 403 |
Loda | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois | Iroquois | 396 |
Lomax | Township in Henderson County, Illinois | Henderson | 393 |
London Mills | Village in Fulton and Knox counties, Illinois, United States | Fulton | 367 |
Latham | Small town in the U. | Logan | 359 |
Lee | Village in DeKalb and Lee counties, Illinois, United States | Lee | 323 |
Lisbon | Village in Illinois, USA | Kendall | 310 |
Little York | Village in Warren County, Illinois, United States | Warren | 304 |
Loraine | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Adams | 278 |
Lerna | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Coles | 274 |
Long Point | Village in the United States | Livingston | 257 |
Long Branch | Township in Saline County, Illinois | Saline | 235 |
Love | Community in Illinois, United States | Bureau | 234 |
Lake Ka-Ho | Human settlement in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America | Macoupin | 214 |
Lanesville | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | Sangamon | 198 |
Lafayette | Township in Ogle County, Illinois | Stark | 161 |
Lawndale | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States | Logan | 157 |
Longview | Village in Illinois, United States | Champaign | 146 |
Lima | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Adams | 146 |
Lake Fork | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Logan | 145 |
Littleton | Village in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States | Schuyler | 144 |
La Rose | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Marshall | 127 |
Leonore | Village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States | LaSalle | 121 |
Liverpool | Illinois, US | Fulton | 120 |
Lynnville | Human settlement in United States of America | Morgan | 113 |
La Prairie | Town in Illinois | Adams | 45 |