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