2. Illinois called the Land of Lincoln. Illinois
governor is Pat Quinn (D). He was born December
16, 1948. Illinois population is 177, 352. The
Illinois state capital is Springfield. Their motto
is state sovereignty, national union. Their state
song is Illinois. Illinois is the 21st state admitted
on December 3, 1818. The state bird is the
cardinal. The state flower is the native violet.
The state tree is the white oak.