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Illinois · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Illinois as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Illinois's state nickname

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Illinois's nickname is "Prairie State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Illinois in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Prairie State"?

"Prairie State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
IL
Capital
Springfield
Largest city
Chicago
Region
Midwest
Admitted to Union
1818
Nickname
Prairie State
Electoral votes
19
Bordering states
Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin

Other Illinois games

→ Illinois · Place the State→ Illinois · State Capitals Quiz→ Illinois · USPS Abbreviation→ Illinois · State Flag Quiz

More about Illinois

→ Illinois state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Illinois's nickname?

Prairie State

Is this game free?

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Can I play other Illinois quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Illinois appears in every Statedoku mini-game.