Illinois is located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Lake Michigan to the east, Wisconsin to the north, Iowa and Missouri to the west, and Kentucky to the south. It has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Major cities include Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, and Joliet. Transportation includes O'Hare International Airport and highways. Agriculture is a key industry, with major crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. Residents have adapted to the climate by dressing for heat waves and winter weather, and infrastructure has been modified with dams, bridges, and use of waterways.

1. Illinois
Orange Mini Coopers

2. Location
relative:
South West of Lake Michigan
West of Indiana
South of Wisconsin
absolute:
39' North, 89' West

3. Regions
Area codes:
630, 312, 847, 773, 815, 217, 224.
Region:
Mid-West
between Missouri and Indiana

4. Place
Landmarks:
The Bean, Willis Tower, John Hancock Center,
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln Hall, Illinois RIver
Climate:
Summer-80 F. Winter-30 F.
Landforms- Lake Michigan, Charles Mound,
Newton Lake, Illinois River
Tradition-NIU Football Song, Illinois State
Parade (Annual), and NIU's Alma Mater

5. Movement
Transportation:
Planes
Cars
Trains
O'hare Airport
Highway 1-90
Agriculture:
SoyBeans, Corn,Swine,Cattle,Wheat,Oats,Fish,
Veggies and Fruits.

6. Human-Environment Interaction
Adapt
• The heat waves make it hard for them to
work so the citizens of Illinois have to go to
the beach to cool off and wear light
clothing
• They also have to adapt to the winter by
wearing heavier clothing like coats and hats
and gloves. They also have to be careful
about the snow and ice.

7. Human-Environment Interactions
Modify
• Marseilles Dam for drinking water
• Bascule Bridge for Transportation
• Illinois River for Transportation

8. Human- Environment Interactions
Depend
• Lake Michigan for recreation
• Field Museum for entertainment
• The Business of Men and Women