Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois is a region of generally located immediately along and north of I-80 and outside of . While largely rural, it does include , the third largest city in Illinois, as well as , home of Northern Illinois University.
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is a city in the in Northern Illinois. With a population of over 145,000, it is the third largest city in the state.

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is a city in , United States. The population was 40,290 at the 2020 census. The city is named after decorated -French war hero Johann de Kalb, who died during the American Revolutionary War.

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is called "The Petunia City" but is probably best known as the boyhood home of former US President Ronald Reagan.

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The is a region in Northern Illinois comprised largely of the communities along and in close proximity to the Rock River, a major tributary of the .

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is located in the U.S. state of . According to the 2020 Census, it had a population of 310,229, making it the sixth-most populous county in Illinois.

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The is a region in Northern Illinois containing the sole portions of the Driftless Zone in Illinois. Like other portions of the Driftless Zone, the is noted for its high hills, deep river valleys and general scenic beauty.

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The is a region in the greater Northern Illinois area primarily located near the Kishwaukee River's two branches. It includes the entirety of Boone and DeKalb Counties as well as western portions of McHenry County.

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is a city in , United States, and its county seat. It is located at the confluence of the navigable Fox River and , the latter being a conduit for river barges and connects Lake Michigan at to the .

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is a city in . It's officially named North , as it was established north of the original town of that was located along the banks of the Illinois River; however, all signage official and otherwise refers to the town as just .

Northern Illinois

Latitude of center
42.1201° or 42° 7′ 12″ north
Longitude of center
-89.0525° or 89° 3′ 9″ west
Elevation
787 feet (240 metres)
Geo­Names ID
12217915
Wiki­data ID
Q7058402
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Northern Illinois” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “伊利諾州北部”
  • Hebrew: “צפון אילינוי”
  • Slovenian: “North Illinois”
  • Slovenian: “Northern Illinois”
  • Slovenian: “Severni Illinois”
  • Vietnamese: “Bắc Illinois”

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