Like all states, there's a State Rocker Patch for Illinois. This state rocker features Illinois written in bold white letters on a black background. It looks great on the shoulder of your jacket, especially since it's really easy to attach by either sewing or ironing it on. The Illinois patch measures 4 by 1.75 inches and is one of many in stock patches available.
What does it mean to be from Illinois? It means coming from the fifth most populous state of the United States. Illinois has been called a microcosm of the whole country because it features such a diverse collection of people and areas. There are many natural resources in the southern part of the state, while the northern section deals with industry. The center part of the state is known for agriculture. It's also a major transportation hub with a number of ports and O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest international airports in the world.
Illinois was first settled by colonists from Kentucky starting in the 1810s. They worked quickly to grow their new communities, and Illinois became a state in 1818. The major city of Chicago was founded about fifteen years later, and it grew quickly.
Today, Illinois is known as the Prairie State and as the Land of Lincoln because President Abraham Lincoln was born in the state. The capital city isn't its largest, Chicago, but rather Springfield. If you plan on visiting Illinois, you'll want to check out some of its famous museums, including the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, or attend a baseball game featuring one of the two Major League teams that call Illinois home. The state is also home to an NBA team, an NFL team, and an NHL team.
