Illinois
US State
Illinois
is a midwestern state bordering Indiana in the east and the Mississippi
River in the west. Nicknamed "the Prairie State," it's marked by
farmland, forests, rolling hills and wetlands. On Lake Michigan in its
northeast is Chicago, one of the largest cities in the U.S. It’s famous
for its skyscrapers, such as sleek, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the
neo-Gothic Tribune Tower.
Minimum wage: 8.25 USD per hour (Jan 1, 2016)
Population: 12.88 million (2014)
Senators: Tammy Duckworth (D), Dick Durbin (D)
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