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| Illinois Relocation Information |
 Illinois is bordered to the north by Wisconsin, by Lake Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky to the east, and Missouri and Iowa to the west.
Illinois is the 25th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 12,4 million, is the fifth most populous state. Illinois' major industries include agriculture (corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, barley, rye, sorghum), cattle, manufacturing, and mining. Illinois nicknames include the "Prairie State" and "Land of Lincoln". The state name comes from from the word Illini, a confederation of the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Moingwena, Peoria and Tamaroa Indian tribes.
Illinois has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, currently a flat tax of 3% of net income, a state sales tax, and property tax, which is the main revenue source for the state.
State Capital: Springfield
State Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Illinois Native (purple) Violet
State Song: "Illinois"
State Tree: White oak
State Gem: Fluorite
State Fish: Bluegill
State Relocation Information Guide
State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 28
Lowest Overall Taxes: 21
Best Environment for Education: 32
Lowest Crime: 35
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
| IL |
Springfield |
$224,116 |
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Peoria |
$215,038 |
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Bloomington |
$217,750 |
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Schaumburg |
$321,475 |
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Naperville |
$352,000 |
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Chicago |
$863,300 |
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
Aurora
Bloomington
Naperville
Orland Park
Chicago is the largest city in the state and the third most populous city in the United States. Cities over 100,000 include: Aurora, the largest suburb of Chicago and second largest city in Illinois. Rockford, the third largest city in Illinois, located in north-central Illinois. Naperville, a Chicago suburb and fourth largest city in the state. Elgin, a suburb northwest of Chicago. Joliet, a suburb southwest of Chicago. Peoria, the largest city on the Illinois river and Springfield, the state capital of Illinois.
If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.
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