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- 4. This comedic actor from Illinois starred in movies such as Popeye (1980) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- 6. This 16th U.S. President (last name) served as an Illinois senator
- 7. This state is north of Illinois
- 11. Illinois' capital
- 12. Illinois' red state bird
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- 1. Illinois' NFL team: The Chicago ______
- 2. The most populated Illinois city
- 3. Illinois' state flag has this patriotic bird on it
- 5. This famous man started an entertainment industry in his name as well as opened themed amusement parks (the first in California)
- 8. This major river, that shares a name with another state, runs through Illinois
- 9. Illinois' state insect; an orange and black butterfly
- 10. Illinois' purple state flower