Illinois is a state located in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Springfield and largest city is Chicago. Illinois has a population of over 12 million people and its economy includes many industries concentrated around Chicago. Some top places to visit in Illinois include Chicago's Millennium Park and The Magnificent Mile. Popular activities include kayaking in Chicago through canyons of skyscrapers and exploring historic Route 66 that runs through the state. Famous people from Illinois include former President Barack Obama, actor Robin Williams, and entrepreneur Walt Disney.

1. P R O J E C T A B O U T A M E R I C A N S T A T E S
ILLINOIS
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2. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT ILLINOIS
● Illinois is a state in the United
States. Its capital is Springfield and
its largest city is Chicago.
● Population of 12,419,293 people.
● Is in the Midwestern United States.
● Illinois has a climate that varies
widely throughout the year.

3. ECONOMY
The economy of Illinois includes many industries. The Chicago
metropolitan area is home to many of the United States'
largest companies, including Boeing, McDonalds, Motorola,
and United Airlines.
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4. WHERE TO GO IN ILLINOIS
Illinois has a lot of places to visit, the most interesants and
beautiful are:
The ledge of
Chicago
Millelium Park in
Chicago

5. WHAT TO DO IN ILLINOIS
Route 66
Route 66 was a highway in the U.S. Highway System. One of the original U.S.
highways, Route 66 was established on November 11, 1926. However, road
signs did not go up until the following year. The famous highway originally ran
from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico,
Arizona, and California, before ending at Los Angeles, encompassing a total of
2,448 miles (3,940 km). It was replaced by freeways starting in the 1950s and
stopped being a highway in 1985. You can go visit the begining of this
nteresant highway.

6. WHAT TO DO IN ILLINOIS
Kayak in
Chicago
Kayak through canyons of skyscrapers and architectural wonders, or explore
the waters just off beautiful Lake Michigan. Kayak Chicago is Chicago’s
premier full-service outfitter, offering a variety of tours with certified instructors
and guides. It’s a truly unique way to experience the urban landscape.

7. FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM ILLINOIS
Jack Dail, 18 | Vine star Robin Williams (1951-2014) | Movie Actor Walt Disney (1901-1966) |
Entrepreneur
Michelle Obama, 52 | Political Wife Patrick Stump, 31 | Rock SingerBetty White, 94 | TV ActressMichelle Obama, 52 | Political Wife

8. WEBSITES USED FOR THIS REPORT
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Illinois
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_66
• https://www.enjoyillinois.com/thingstodo/details/6046544
• http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/illinois.html
• Images from a lot different places
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