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Springfield is the capital city of Illinois.
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The state motto of Illinois is "State Sovereignty, national union"
The capital of Illinois is Springfield. It has a population of 116k as of 2010 and it has an area of 66km squared.
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Illinois has had three capital cities: Kaskaskia, which served as the first capital from 1814 to 1819; Vandalia, which was the capital from 1819 until 1839; and finally, Springfield, which became the capital in 1839 and remains so today. Each transition reflected the state's growth and changing political landscape. Springfield was chosen for its central location and has since become a significant political and historical center in Illinois.