Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

Peoria has the highest property taxes in the country relative to market value of homes, according to a study of 342 of the largest ... to SmartAsset. Illinois had the top two cities on the list ...

Centuries ago Illinois was home to the largest and most influential city in what would become the United States, rivaling the size of European cities at the time.

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