Illinois – Illinois' capital is Springfield

(Pronounced il-uh-noi and spring-field)

To remember the capital of the US state Illinois, use the following mnemonic:

She felt ill with all the noise (Illinois) so sprang from the field (Springfield).

Interesting facts about Springfield:

- Lincoln’s Home: Springfield was the longtime home of Abraham Lincoln, where he lived for seventeen years before moving to the White House, and it features the only house he ever owned, fully preserved as a historic site.

- Underground Railroad: The city played a vital role in the Underground Railroad, serving as a critical safe haven and transit hub for freedom seekers escaping enslavement on their journey northward.

- State Fair Tradition: The city hosts the annual Illinois State Fair, a massive historic tradition featuring the world’s largest butter cow sculpture, a beloved sculpted masterpiece made entirely from hundreds of pounds of real butter.