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 more than 100 city/town in Illinois, . The largest city of Illinois is Mount Prospect with a population of 53,299. Other cities include, Moline population 41,065, Mundelein population 30,945, McHenry population 27,100, Melrose Park population 24,406
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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Mount Prospect | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 53,299 |
Moline | The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois. | Rock Island | 41,065 |
Mundelein | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States | Lake | 30,945 |
McHenry | City in Illinois | McHenry | 27,100 |
Melrose Park | Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America | Cook | 24,406 |
Maywood | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | Cook | 22,868 |
Machesney Park | Village in the U. | Winnebago | 22,678 |
Morton Grove | Village in United States of America | Cook | 22,564 |
Montgomery | Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA | Kane | 20,181 |
Mokena | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 20,050 |
Matteson | Village in United States of America | Cook | 19,322 |
Marion | City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States | Williamson | 17,803 |
Mattoon | City in Illinois | Coles | 17,513 |
Marion | City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States | Edwards | 17,417 |
Macomb | City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States | McDonough | 17,206 |
Morton | Village in Tazewell County, Illinois | Tazewell | 16,232 |
Morris | City in Illinois | Grundy | 15,162 |
Mount Vernon | City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States | Jefferson | 14,511 |
Midlothian | Village in Illinois, United States of America | Cook | 14,179 |
Markham | A city located in Cook County, Illinois. | Cook | 13,400 |
Markham | City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States | Morgan | 12,165 |
Minooka | City in Illinois, United States of America | Grundy | 11,456 |
Mahomet | Village in Illinois, United States | Champaign | 8,968 |
Manteno | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kankakee | 8,892 |
Monmouth | City in Warren County, Illinois, United States | Warren | 8,801 |
Manhattan | Village in Illinois | Will | 8,798 |
Mascoutah | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States | Saint Clair | 8,076 |
Maryville | City in Illinois, United States of America | Madison | 7,959 |
Murphysboro | Town in Illinois | Jackson | 7,384 |
Marengo | City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States | McHenry | 7,377 |
Mendota | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois | LaSalle | 6,904 |
Mount Carmel | City in and county seat of Wasbash County, Illinois, United States | Wabash | 6,813 |
Metropolis | Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants | Massac | 5,885 |
Mount Zion | Human settlement in United States of America | Macon | 5,762 |
Monticello | City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States | Piatt | 5,557 |
Monee | City in Illinois, United States of America | Will | 5,029 |
Milan | Village in Illinois, USA | White | 4,945 |
Marseilles | City in LaSalle County, Illinois | LaSalle | 4,778 |
Mount Pleasant | Township of Illinois | Union | 4,670 |
Morrison | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America | Whiteside | 3,950 |
Millstadt | Village in St. | Saint Clair | 3,821 |
Marshall | City in Clark County, Illinois, United States | Clark | 3,774 |
Madison | City in Madison County, Florida, United States | Madison | 3,735 |
Metamora | Village in Woodford County, Illinois | Woodford | 3,648 |
Moro | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Madison | 3,487 |
Momence | City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States | Kankakee | 3,049 |
Mount Morris | Village in Illinois | Ogle | 2,776 |
McLeansboro | City in Illinois | Hamilton | 2,730 |
Marquette Heights | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States | Tazewell | 2,617 |
Mount Sterling | Township in Brown County, Illinois | Brown | 2,495 |
Mackinaw | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America | Tazewell | 2,430 |
Mason City | Township in Mason County, Illinois | Mason | 2,088 |
Minonk | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States | Woodford | 1,948 |
Mount Olive | City in Illinois | Macoupin | 1,911 |
Mazon | Village in the United States | Grundy | 1,860 |
Merrionette Park | Village in United States of America | Cook | 1,835 |
Marissa | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Saint Clair | 1,785 |
Maroa | City in Illinois, USA | Macon | 1,700 |
Moweaqua | City in Illinois, United States of America | Shelby | 1,684 |
Mount Carroll | City in Illinois | Carroll | 1,562 |
Manito | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Mason | 1,467 |
Mount Pulaski | City in Logan County, Illinois, United States | Logan | 1,449 |
Maple Park | City in Illinois, United States of America | Kane | 1,384 |
Marine | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States | Madison | 1,249 |
Minier | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America | Tazewell | 1,180 |
Malta | Village in Illinois, US | DeKalb | 1,161 |
Milford | Village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America | Iroquois | 1,155 |
Macon | City in Illinois | Macon | 1,102 |
Martinsville | Township in Clark County, Illinois | Clark | 1,076 |
McCullom Lake | City in Illinois, United States of America | McHenry | 996 |
Morrisonville | Human settlement in United States of America | Christian | 990 |
Meredosia | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Morgan | 961 |
Mendon | Village in Illinois | Adams | 948 |
Milledgeville | Human settlement in Carroll County, Illinois, USA | Carroll | 946 |
Mansfield | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Piatt | 939 |
McLean | Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States | McLean | 790 |
Millersburg | Township in Mercer County, Illinois | Mercer | 688 |
Mulberry Grove | Township in Bond County, Illinois | Bond | 682 |
Mechanicsburg | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | Sangamon | 670 |
Mounds | City in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States | Pulaski | 666 |
Millington | Village in Illinois, United States | Kendall | 658 |
Matherville | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Mercer | 651 |
Miller | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois | Saint Clair | 593 |
Mark | Village in Illinois, USA | Putnam | 546 |
Mettawa | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Lake | 546 |
Murrayville | Village in Illinois, United States | Morgan | 541 |
Makanda | City in Illinois, United States of America | Jackson | 529 |
Montezuma | Township in Pike County, Illinois | Pike | 515 |
Mount Auburn | Township in Christian County, Illinois | Christian | 514 |
Mound City | City in Illinois | Pulaski | 504 |
Maryland | Township of Illinois | Ogle | 500 |
Mayberry | Unincorporated community in Illinois | Wayne | 471 |
Moccasin | Township in Effingham County, Illinois | Effingham | 465 |
Monroe Center | City in United States of America | Ogle | 429 |
Melvin | Village in Illinois, USA | Ford | 410 |
Martinsburg | Township in Pike County, Illinois | Pike | 396 |
Medora | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | Macoupin | 390 |
Malden | Village in Illinois | Bureau | 338 |
Martinton | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois | Iroquois | 338 |
Mason | Union | 333 |