I have visited Illinois several times in my life. Both times it has really been to the Chicago area. I absolutely love Chicago. I have walked the Navy Pier, been to Wrigley Field, ridden the “L” through town, walked down the Magnificent Mile and in my pre-gluten-free days I enjoyed my fair share of Chicago-style pizza. Now that we live just hours away, I can’t wait for the day we can take our children to see the Shed Aquarium, the Legoland Discovery Center and so much more!
Learn more about the state of Illinois with these great resources. Each state has a history, fun facts and wonderful sites to see. Over the next year, I will be sharing resources – printables, travel destinations and food favorites – from each state.
Printables
Illinois State Postage Stamp | USA Printables
Illinois State Bird Coloring Page | Education.com
Illinois State Quarter Coloring Pages | USA Printables
Illinois Geography | Education.com
State of Illinois Coloring Page | USA Printables
Illinois State Coloring Page | Crayola.com
Longitute and Latitude: Illinois | Education.com
Illinois Demographic Coloring Page | USA Printables
Illinois Layer Book | Homeschool Share
Illinois Scrapbooking Page | Ed Snapshots
Illinois Fun Facts | Education.com
Illinois State Study | From ABCs to ACTs
Illinois State Flower Coloring Page | Education.com
Illinois State Coloring Pages | Super Coloring
Illinois State Flag Coloring Page | Education.com
{free} Illinois State Printables | 123Homeschool4Me
Cursive Capitals: Springfield | Education.com
Learning States & Capitals for Kids: Springfield, IL | Education.com
Illinois State Flag Coloring Page | USA Printables
Prairie State Coloring Page | Education.com
Illinois Map for Coloring | Layers of Learning
Trace the State Shape: Illinois | Education.com
Illinois State Coloring Page | Classroom Doodles
The 5 Great Lakes Worksheet | Education.com
State Report Lapbook | Teachers Pay Teachers
The Great Lakes | Education.com
Don’t miss this Illinois State History Printable, an instant download.
Crafts, Activities & Videos
Illinois State Song | YouTube
Illinois – 50 States – US Geography | YouTube
Great State Plates | Sensational Social Studies
Illinois Online Games | Learning Games for Kids
The 50 States: Illinois | Teachers First
DIY Salt Dough State Shapes | Education.com
Printable Cardinal Craft | Learn Create Love
Illinois Crafts for Kids | 3 Boys and a Dog
Rockin’ Cardinal | Crafty Journal
Must-See State Sites
17 Best Things to do in Galena, Illinois
5 Reasons to Geek Out About Going to Springfield, IL
12 Breathtaking Views in Illinois
A Hidden Illinois Gem: Starved Rock State Park
Making the Most of Your Trip to Nauvoo, IL
12 Trails in Illinois that will lead you to Unforgettable Places
7 Family Vacations You Can Take in Illinois
Historic Schoolhouse turned Hotel
Favorite Foods
Taco Trail through Illinois | Only in Your State
Waterfront Restaurants through Illinois | Only in Your State
16 Mouthwatering BBQ Festivals in Illinois | Only in Your State
Lincoln Log Cabin | Martha Stewart
Chicago Style Hot Dog | Seeded at the Table
Avanti’s Sweet Bread | Food.com
Horseshoe | All Recipes
Slow Cooker Chicago-Style Italian Beef and Sausage Combo | Serious Eats
Mrs Ledbetter’s Chocolate Pie | Family Travels on a Budget
Copycat Godfather’s Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza | CD Kitchen
23 Iconic Chicago Dishes | Pure Wow
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Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.