Introduction -- The states wow factor -- Symbols of the state -- Climate -- Geography -- Environment -- People -- Tourism and trivia -- Youve got to see this -- Small town oddities -- Record breakers and other firsts -- Festivals -- Hauntings and ghost towns -- Strange structures -- Illinois history -- Unique towns and cities of Illinois -- The Illinois life -- First class cuisine -- Illinois economy -- Transportation -- Medically speaking -- Illinois education -- Illinois politics -- Cultural crash course -- Architecture -- Media and assorted entertainment -- Learning can be fun -- Illinois science and technology -- Law and order -- Illinois sports -- Last but not least