the state nick name for illinois is the "Praire State"
A state nick name is a short phrase that describes something about that state. It may be an official symbol for the state. Nick names may be found on the state license plates, either official or an unofficial nick name, usually related to advertising.
Pennsylvania is known as the Keystone State.
Missouri
The Magnolia State.
the "first state"
the volunteer state
The Hawkeye State
the volunteer state
Connecticut
the aloha state
Nevada