Illinois


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Illinois

The Prairie State is known for its agricultural production, manufacturing, and Chicago’s world-class architecture and culture. Features diverse geography from urban centers to rural farmland.

Capital: Springfield

Population: 12.58 million

Electoral Votes: 19

Governor: J.B. Pritzker (Democratic)

Largest City: Chicago

State Website: illinois.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Tammy Duckworth
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Dick Durbin
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Mike Quigley
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Chicago

Brad Schneider
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 10
Deerfield

Robin Kelly
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Chicago Heights

Delia Ramirez
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Chicago

Jesús García
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 4
Chicago

Sean Casten
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 6
Glen Ellyn

Danny Davis
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 7
Chicago

Raja Krishnamoorthi
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 8
Schaumburg

Jan Schakowsky
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 9
Evanston

Lauren Underwood
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 14
Naperville

Bill Foster
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 11
Aurora

Mike Bost
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 12
Carbondale

Nikki Budzinski
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 13
Springfield

Mary Miller
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 15
Champaign

Darin LaHood
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 16
Peoria

Eric Sorensen
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 17
Moline

Cheri Bustos
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 18
Rockford

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 12/3/1818

Minimum Wage: $15.00

Motto: “State sovereignty, national union”

Nickname: The Prairie State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 38.8 years

Male: 49%

Female: 51%

Economic Data

Average Income: $72,508

Income Rank: 16

Poverty Rate: 11.5%

Annual Budget: $88 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $257,500

Average Rent: $1,240

Property Tax Rate: 2.05%

Home Owners: 66.1%

Renters: 33.9%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 89.1%

Some College: 33%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 13.7%

Education Ranking: 15

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 26

Crime Rate: 425.9 per 100k

Population Density: 231.1 per sq mi