In 2008 it was a Blue state.
because its just a map
in Presidential elections, Illinois is most often a blue state; however, it frequently votes red in gubernatorial elections.
Red & White
Illinois does not have a state color. Not all states have state colors. California has state colors of blue and gold.
Red
Its a blue state!
Orange and White and Blue
Illinois does not have an official state color listed in their books. The official colors of Illinois State University are red and white, however.
a red state
Red State is a Conservative or Republican State. A Blue State is a Liberal or Demacratic State
blue
It's a blue state.