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The geography of Illinois is quite flat and fertile. Explore the state of Illinois and the geography of major cities like Springfield and Chicago.

Featured Article:  Geography of Granite City

Granite City, Illinois, a city in Madison County. Granite City is six miles (10 km) northeast of St. See more »

Geography of Urbana

Urbana, Illinois, the seat of Champaign County. Urbana is about 125 miles (200 km) south of Chicago, in a rich farming region.

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Geography of Waukegan

Waukegan Illinois, the seat of Lake County. It is on Lake Michigan, 35 miles (56 km) north of downtown Chicago.

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Geography of Wheaton

Wheaton, Illinois, the seat of Du Page County. It is 25 miles (40 km) west of downtown Chicago, of which it is a residential suburb.

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Nauvoo

Nauvoo, Illinois, a historic community in Hancock County. It is located on the Mississippi River, 45 miles (72 km) north of Quincy.

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New Salem

New Salem, Illinois, a former village in Sangamon County that is now a state park.

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