Illinois

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Across
  1. 2. Southern Illinois forest known for hiking and rock formations
  2. 4. University of Illinois flagship campus location
  3. 5. Native grasslands that used to cover much of the state
  4. 10. Popular Chicago tourist attraction on Lake Michigan
  5. 15. Famous style of pizza originating in Chicago
  6. 16. Historic cabin replica in Lincoln’s hometown
  7. 17. Famous Illinois city known for deep-dish pizza and the Willis Tower
  8. 18. Cities along the Mississippi River including Moline and Rock Island
  9. 19. Major League Baseball team playing at Wrigley Field
  10. 21. airport in Chicago, one of the busiest in the world
  11. 23. One of the Great Lakes bordering northeastern Illinois
  12. 25. Western border of Illinois
  13. 26. Major river running through the heart of the state
  14. 27. Historic highway that starts in Chicago and ends in Santa Monica
  15. 28. Annual fair held in Springfield with rides and livestock
  16. 29. State park famous for waterfalls and hiking trails
Down
  1. 1. Illinois-born president
  2. 2. Capital city of Illinois and home to Abraham Lincoln’s presidential library
  3. 3. Midstate Illinois city along the Illinois River
  4. 6. Corn is one of the state’s major crops
  5. 7. NFL football team based in Chicago
  6. 8. First state capital of Illinois
  7. 9. Famous shopping district in downtown Chicago
  8. 11. State-run lottery popular with residents and tourists
  9. 12. Town known for 19th-century architecture and Ulysses S. Grant’s home
  10. 13. Famous 1858 debates in Illinois politics
  11. 14. Famous architect with multiple buildings in Illinois
  12. 20. Pre-Columbian Native American city near St. Louis
  13. 22. Springfield residence of Abraham Lincoln before his presidency
  14. 24. Scenic route along the Mississippi River