US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service:illinois
This site provides a state fact sheet on Illinois from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for...
50 States
50 States: Illinois (Il)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Illinois. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.