Illinois Trivia: 15 Fun Facts You Need to Know!

Illinois trivia can be a fun way to learn about the state's rich history and culture. You can explore Illinois through trivia questions that cover a wide range of topics. From geography to music, test your Illinois trivia skills with these questions!

Illinois State Bird

Which passerine bird is the official state bird of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia?
Cardinal

Lake Michigan Borders

Four US states border Lake Michigan. Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin are three. Which is the fourth?
Indiana

Famous Dancer from Illinois

Which Irish step dancer, flautist, and choreographer, born on 16 July 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, became internationally known through the musical "Riverdance"?
Michael Flatley

Illinois State Capital

What is the state capital of Illinois?
Springfield

Springfield is the home of the Simpsons, and is also the real-life capital of which US State?
Illinois

Willis Tower's Old Name

Now called the Willis Tower and standing 442 m in height, what was this building's previous name? It was opened in 1973 and stands in the city of Chicago.
Sears Tower

Rivers in Illinois

The Big Muddy River in Southern Illinois joins which other river?
Mississippi River

Subgenres of Music

Delta, Chicago, and Kansas City are subgenres of what type of music?
Blues

Population of Illinois

In which city does almost half the population of the state of Illinois live?
Chicago

Tallest Sand Castle

The world's tallest what was built at Duquoin State Fairground, Illinois in Sept 1998?
Sand Castle

Frank Lloyd Wright Quip

What did famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright reply when an important client called to complain that water on the roof of his newly completed house was leaking onto a dinner guest?
Tell him to move his chair

Bonus Travel Question

Name the capital city - est 1913, designed by Chicago architects W & M Griffin, located 35°18'27"S 149°07'28"E, and home of ACT Brumbies rugby union club?
Canberra

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