Bureau of Tourism Travel Information
(800) 2CONNECT or TTD (800) 406-6418
www.enjoyillinois.com
 | NOTICE TO TRAVELERS
The information contained in this publication was compiled by the contractors
who produced the guide for the Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office,
based on materials submitted by the chambers of commerce, convention and
visitors bureaus and other regional partners. The Northern Illinois Tourism
Development Office, Trittenhaus Design and their contractors assume no liability
for the accuracy of the information or representations contained herein.
To assure a safe and happy trip, please call ahead to verify all information. |
AREA PARTNERS
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| CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU |
Aurora Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
43 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, 60506
www.enjoyaurora.com
Phone 800-477-4369 Fax 630-897-5589
Blackhawk Waterways Convention &
Visitors Bureau
201 North Franklin Avenue, Polo, 61064
info@bwcvb.com
www.bwcvb.com
815-946-2277 or 800-678-2108
DeKalb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
164 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, 60115
www.dekalbareacvb.com
877-DEKALB1
Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
77 Riverside Drive, Elgin, 60120
elgincvb@enjoyelgin.com
www.enjoyelgin.com
800-217-5362 or 847-695-7540
Freeport/Stephenson County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
4596 US Route 20 East, Freeport, 61032
stephcvb@aeroinc.net
www.stephenson-county-il.org
800-369-2955 or 815-233-1357
Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
101 Bouthiller Street, Galena, 61036
Office: 720 Park Avenue, Galena, 61036
cvb@galena.org
www.galena.org
877-GOGALENA or 815-777-3557
Greater Woodfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 1430 North Meacham Road, Suite 1400, Schaumburg, 60173
www.chicagonorthwest.com
info@chicagonorthwest.com
800-847-4849 or 847-490-1010
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Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau
81 North Chicago Street, Joliet, 60432
info@heritagecorridorcvb.com
www.heritagecorridorcvb.com
800-926-CANAL or 815-727-2323
Joliet Visitors Bureau
150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, 60432
www.visitjoliet.org
877-4JOLIET or 815-723-9045
Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau
1 Dearborn Square, Suite 521, Kankakee, 60901
kccvb@visitkankakeecounty.com
www.visitkankakeecounty.com
800-747-4837 or 815-935-7390
Lee County Tourism Council
113 South Peoria Avenue, Dixon, 61021
www.leecountytourism.com
815-288-1840
McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau
5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 324-B, McHenry, Illinois 60050
info@mchenrycountycvb.com
www.visitmchenrycounty.com
888-363-6177 or 815-363-6177
Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office
200 South State Street, Belvidere, Illinois 61108
Phone 815-547-3740 Fax 815-547-3749
nitdo@visitnorthernillinois.com
www.visitnorthernillinois.com
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
102 North Main Street, Rockford, 61101
info@gorockford.com
www.gorockford.com
800-521-0849 or 815-963-8111 |
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
(312) 983-7100
www.ilchamber.org
Algonquin/Lake in the Hills
Chamber of Commerce
106 South Main Street, Algonquin, 60102
info@algonquin-lith-chamber.com
www.algonquin-lith-chamber.com
847-658-5300
Antioch
Chamber of Commerce
882 Main Street, Antioch, 60002
www.antiochchamber.org
847-395-2233
Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce
200 South State Street, Belvidere, 61008
chamber@belvidere.net
www.belviderechamber.com
815-544-4357
Cary Grove Chamber
27 East Main Street, Cary, 60013
www.carygrovechamber.com
847-639-0003
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
427 Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, 60014
clchamber@clchamber.com
www.clchamber.com
815-459-1300
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
164 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, 60115
www.dekalb.org
877-DEKALB1
Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
101 West Second Street #301, Dixon, 61021
www.dixonillinoischamber.com
dchamber@essex1.com
815-284-3361
Fulton Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 253, Fulton, 61252
chamber@cityoffulton.net
www.cityoffulton.us
815-589-4545
Harvard Chamber of Commerce & Industry
62 North Ayer Street, Suite B, Harvard, 60033
www.harvcc.net
815-943-4404
Illinois River Area Chamber of Commerce
135 Washington Street, Marseilles, 61341
www.marseillesil.org or www.senecail.org
877-4JOLIET or 815-723-9045
Marengo/Union Chamber
Marengo
815-568-6680
Mendota Chamber of Commerce
800 Washington Street, P.O. Box 620, Mendota, 61342
info@mendotachamber.com
www.mendotachamber.com
815-539-6507
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce
1257 North Green Street, McHenry, 60050
info@mchenrychamber.com
www.mchenrychamber.com
815-385-4300
Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 94, Mount Carroll, 61053
815-244-2255
www.mount-carroll.il.us
Oregon Chamber of Commerce
303 West Jefferson, Oregon, 61061
ococ@oregonil.com
www.oregonil.com
815-732-2100
| Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
100 West Lafayette, Ottawa 61350
info@ottawachamberillinois.com
www.ottawachamberillinois.com
815-433-0084
Polo Chamber of Commerce
115 South Franklin Avenue, Polo, 61064
815-946-3131
www.poloil.net
Richmond/Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce
10906 Main Street, P.O. Box 475
Richmond, 60071
www.rsgchamber.com
815-678-7742
Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce
350 May Mart Drive, Rochelle, 61058
chamber@rochelle.net
www.rochellechamber.org
815-562-4189
Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce/
Visitors Bureau
601 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, 61071
rfchamber@cin.net
www.rockfallsil.com
815-625-4500
Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce
515 North Court Street, Rockford, 61103
cservice@rockfordchamber.com
www.rockfordchamber.com
815-987-8100
Rockford Regional Chamber of Commerce
102 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101
info@gorockford.com
www.gorockford.com
800-521-0849 or 815-963-8111
Sandwich Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 214, 128 East Railroad Street
Sandwich, 60548
info@sandwich-il.org
www.sandwich-il.org
815-786-9075
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
211 Locust Street, Sterling, 61081
www.saukvalleyareachamber.com
815-625-2400
Savanna Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 315, Savanna, 61074
www.savanna-il.com
815-273-2722
Shannon Chamber of Commerce
1 South Linn Street, Shannon, 61078
815-864-2111
www.shannonillinois.com
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
407 West State Street, Suite 10, Sycamore, 60178
info@sycamorechamber.com
www.sycamorechamber.com
888-828-4FUN or 815-895-3456
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
136 Cass Street, Woodstock, 60098
chamber@woodstockilchamber.com
www.woodstockilchamber.com
815-338-2436 |
OTHER |
Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
231 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, Il 60115
www.bavc.niu.edu
815-753-1534
LaSalle County Tourism
707 Etna Road, Room 245, Ottawa, 61350
815-434-8242
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
25 West Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, 60014
www.downtowncl.org
815-479-0835
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| Main Street DeKalb, Inc.
111 South Second Street, DeKalb, Il 60115
www.mainstreetdekalb.com
815-748-7788
Village of Cherry Valley
806 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
www.cherryvalley.org
815-332-3441
Village of Rockton
110 East Main Street, Rockton, 61072
www.rockton.ws
815-624-7600 |
AGRICULTURE
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 782-2772
www.agr.state.il.us
Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs
9920 Lincoln St., Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4736
Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau
of County Fairs
P.O. Box 19281, Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 782-2172
www.agr.state.il.us
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AIRPORTS WITH COMMERCIAL
SERVICE
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DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
(815) 748-2020
Greater Kankakee Valley Airport
(815) 939-1422
www.kvaa.com
Chicago Rockford International Airport, Rockford
(815) 969-4000
www.flyrfd.com
Midway Airport, Chicago
(773) 838-0600
www.flychicago.com/midway/home.asp
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O’Hare International Airport, Chicago
(773) 686-2200 or TTY (773) 601-8333
www.ohare.com
Poplar Grove Airmotive/Airport
(815) 544-3471
www.poplargroveairmotive.com
Whiteside County Airport, Rock Falls
(815) 622-3591
www.mmaviation.net |
ARTS
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ILLINOIS ART SHOW GUIDE
Illinois Arts Council
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street, Suite 100–500
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-6750 or (800) 237-6994
www.state.il.us/agency/iac
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YEAR OF THE AMERICAN CRAFT
Craft Events in Illinois
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street, Suite11–600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-1952 |
BUS SERVICE
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Continental Air Transport Express
(312) 454-7800
Greyhound Bus
(800) 231-2222 or TTY (312) 345-3109
www.greyhound.com
PACE Dial-A-Ride Passenger Service
Call for information on communities providing this public transportation
service.
(847) 364-7223
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PACE (Suburban Chicago Service)
(847) 228-3570
www.pacebus.com
Van Galder
(800) 747-0994
Service between Rockford and O’Hare Airport. Also offering services to
Amtrak station and the Essex Inn, in Chicago, as well as charter trips. |
CASINO/GAMBLING
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CASINO BOATS
Empress Casino, Joliet
(888) 4-EMPRESS
www.argosycasinos.com
Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino, Elgin
(847) 468-7000
www.grandvictoria-elgin.com
OFF-TRACK BETTING
Arlington in Rockford
(815) 398-2310
Arlington in Waukegan
(847) 336-1400
Arlington Trackside, Arlington Heights
(847) 259-8400
North Aurora OTB
(630) 892-6200
www.illinoisotb.com/location_northaurora.asp
RACETRACKS
Horseracing
(800) 23-TO-WIN
Arlington International, Arlington Heights
(847) 255-4300
www.arlingtonpark.com
Balmoral Park, Crete
(708) 672-7544
www.balmoralpark.com
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Harrah’s Casino, Joliet
(800) HARRAHS
www.harrahs.com
Hollywood Casino, Aurora
(630) 801-1234 or (800) 888-7777
www.hollywoodcasinoaurora.com
Oakbrook Terrace OTB
(630) 627-8238 www.illinoisotb.com/oakbrook.htm
The Winner’s Circle, Crestwood
(708) 489-4700
The Winner’s Circle, Joliet
(815) 744-6500
The Winner’s Circle, Peru
(815) 224-2000
Hawthorne Race Course, Stickney/Cicero
(708) 780-7050
www.hawthorneracecourse.com
Maywood Park, Maywood
(708) 343-4800
Sportsman’s Park, Cicero
(708) 242-1121 |
CHICAGO INFORMATION
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Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616-1490
(877) 244-2246
www.choosechicago.com
Chicago Office of Tourism
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(877) 244-2246
www.877chicago.com
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Chicago Plus Regional Tourism
Development Office
2301 South Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 795-1700
www.chicagolandtravel.com
Mayor’s Office of Special Events
(312) 744-3315 or TTY (312) 744-7057
Events Hot Line
(312) 744-3370 |
CONSERVATION
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For information on state parks, conservation areas
and events, specific fishing and hunting license rules and regulations contact
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
425 South 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 782-7454
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FINANCIAL
SERVICES
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CREDIT CARDS (lost or stolen)
American Express®
(800) 528-2121
Discover Card®
(800) 347-2683
Master Card®
(800) 826-2181
Visa®
(800) 336-8472
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TRAVELERS CHECKS (lost or stolen)
American Express®
(800) 221-7282
Discover Card®
(800) 347-2683 |
HEARING-IMPAIRED VISITOR'S
SERVICES
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Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Information Center
TTY (312) 744-2947
Chicago Office of Tourism
TTY (312) 744-2947
Chicago Park District (sports and recreation)
TTY (312) 986-0726
Chicago Water Works Visitor Information Center
TTY (312) 744-2947
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City of Chicago
24-hr information for the deaf & hearing impaired
TTY (312) 744-8599
Illinois Bureau of Tourism
TTY (800) 406-6418
Illinois Relay Services
Relay operators facilitate communication between TTY users and voice telephone
users
TTY (800) 526-0844
Voice Users (800) 526-0857 |
HISTORIC SITES AND PRESERVATION
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For information on Illinois State Historic Sites and Places,
contact the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
Old State Capitol
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 782-4836
www.state.il.us/hpa
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Landmarks Preservation Council
53 West Jackson Boulevard, H725
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 922-1742
Involved in saving historic landmarks and the identification of historic
buildings.
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INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
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Passport Information
(312) 353-7155
US Customs Service
(312) 353-6115
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Spanish Information
(312) 793-1338 or (312) 793-1339
Spanish Tourism Hotline
(800) 942-8888 |
PARK DISTRICTS
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Illinois Association of Park Districts
217 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 523-4554
www.ilparks.org
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PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED SERVICES
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Hayden Tree Farm
42880 North Hunt Club Road, Antioch
(847) 395-4127
Christmas trees that are specially grown in a field for the disabled.
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association
(815) 459-0737
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Wheelchair Getaways of Illinois
Wheelchair van rentals by the day, week or month. Free Delivery
(847) 853-1011 or (800) 637-2597 |
REGIONAL TOURISM SOURCES
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Central Illinois Tourism Development Office
700 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217-525-7980
www.visitcentralillinois.com
Chicago Plus Regional Tourism Development Office
2301 South Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago, IL 60601
312-795-1700
www.chicagolandtravel.com
Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office
200 South State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-547-3740
www.visitnorthernillinois.com
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Southern Illinois Tourism Development Office
14967 Gun Creek Trail
Whittington, IL 62897
618-629-1819 or 888-998-9397
www.adventureillinois.com
Southwestern Illinois Tourism Development Office
10950 Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
618-397-1488 or 800-442-1488
www.thetourismbureau.org
Western Illinois Tourism Development Office
581 South Deere Road
Macomb, IL 61455
309-837-7460
www.visitwesternillinois.info |
RESTAURANTS
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Illinois Restaurant Association
(312) 787-4000
www.illinoisrestaurants.org
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ROAD CONDITIONS
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Illinois Department of Transportation
Information Line
(800) 452-IDOT
http://dot.state.il.us
Illinois Tollway Driving Conditions
(800) TOLLFYI
www.illinoistollway.com
Mayor’s Traffic Hot Line (Chicago)
(312) STREETS (312) 744-7215
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SCENIC BYWAYS
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Great River Road
877-477-7007
www.greatriverroad-illinois.org
Historic National Road (Highway 40)
888-268-0042
www.nationalroad.org
Illinois Lincoln Highway
866-455-4249
www.drivelincolnhighway.com
Meeting of the Great Rivers
800-258-6645
www.greatriversbyways.com
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Historic Route 66
866-378-7866
www.illinoisroute66.org
Illinois River Road
866-896-6853
www.illinoisriverroad.org
Ohio River Scenic Byway
800-248-4373
www.ohioriverscenicbyway.com
America's Byways
www.byways.org |
SECRETARY OF STATE
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General Information
(800) 252-8980
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STATE POLICE
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Chicago
(847) 294-4400
Springfield
(217) 782-7762
Winnebago
(815) 963-7688
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TICKETS
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Chicago Art Dealers Association
(312) 649-0065
Chicago Fine Arts Hot Line
(312) 346-3278 or TTY (312) 744-2947
Chicago Music Alliance
(classical concerts and operas)
(312) 987-9296
Concert Line (popular music concerts)
(312) 666-6667
Dance Hot Line
(312) 419-8383
Hot Tix
108 North State Street and 163 East Pearson Street at Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Provides half-price day-of-performance tickets and full-price advance tickets
for theater, music and sports.
TALK SHOWS
Oprah Winfrey Show
(312) 591-9222 or (312) 591-9444
THEATERS
Allstate Arena, Rosemont
(847) 635-6601
Coronado Theatre, Rockford
(815) 966-2100
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
(847) 931-5900
Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Chicago
(312) 855-9400
Metro Centre, Rockford
(815) 968-5600
SPORTS
Chicago Bears (Football)
(847) 615-BEAR
Chicago Blackhawks (Hockey)
(312) 559-1212
Chicago Bulls (Basketball)
(312) 559-1212
Chicago Cubs (Baseball)
(800) 347-CUBS
Chicago Fire (Soccer)
(888) MLS-FIRE
Chicago White Sox (Baseball)
(312) 831-1SOX
Chicago Wolves (Hockey)
(877) 913-9739
Cook County Cheetahs (Minor League Baseball)
(708) 489-2255
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Hot Tix By Mail
(312) 977-1755
League of Chicago Theatres
67 E. Madison St., Ste. 2116, Chicago, IL 60603
Call or write to receive a semi-monthly guide to performances at various
Chicagoland theatres.
(312) 977-1730
Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
(312) 435-6666
Ticketmaster
(312) 559-1212
Paramount Arts Centre, Aurora
(630) 896-6666
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
(815) 726-7171
World Music Theatre, Tinley Park
(708) 614-1616
Kane County Cougars (Minor League Baseball)
(630) 232-8811
Illinois PGA (Golf)
(847) 729-5700
Rockford Dactyls (Women’s Soccer)
(815) 885-1135
Rockford Ice Hogs (Hockey)
(815) 986-OINK
Rockford Lightning (CBA Basketball)
(866) 833-0465
Rockford Raptors (Men’s Soccer)
(815) 885-1135
Rock River Raptors (United Indoor Football League)
(815) 965-7000
Rockford Riverhawks (Minor League Baseball)
(815) 964-2255 |
TRAIN/RAIL SERVICE
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Amtrak
(312) 558-1075 or (800) USA-RAIL or a travel agent
www.amtrak.com
Chicago Transit Authority
(888) YOUR CTA
www.yourcta.com
Metra Commuter Trains
(312) 836-7000
www.metrarail.com
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ILLINOIS GENERAL INFORMATION
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State Amphibian - Eastern Tiger Salamander
State Animal - White Tail Deer
State Bird - Cardinal
State Capitol - Springfield
State Dance - Square Dance
State Fish - Bluegill
State Flower - Wood Violet
State Fossil - Tully Monster
State Insect - Monarch Butterfly
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State Mineral - Fluorite
State Motto - “State Sovereignty National Union”
State Prairie Grass - Big Bluestem
State Reptile - Painted Turtle
State Slogan - “Land of Lincoln”
State Snackfood - Popcorn
State Song - “Illinois”
State Tree - White Oak
State Tourism Slogan - “Mile after Magnificent Mile” |
