| Midwestern state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Lake Michigan and Indiana; Kentucky, across the Ohio R.; Missouri and Iowa, across the Mississippi R.; and Wisconsin.
Area, 56,400 sq mi (146,076 sq km).
Pop. (2000) 12,419,293, an 8.6% increase since the 1990 census.
Capital, Springfield.
Largest city, Chicago.
Nicknames, Inland Empire; Prairie State.
Motto, State Sovereignty National Union.
State bird, cardinal.
State flower, native violet.
State tree, white oak.
Rich land, adequate rainfall (32-36 in./81-91 cm annually), and a long growing season make Illinois an important agricultural state. It consistently ranks among the top states in the production of corn and soybeans. Hogs and cattle are also principal sources of farm income. Other major crops include hay, wheat, and sorghum. Beneath the fertile topsoil lies mineral wealth, including fluorspar, bituminous coal, and oil; Illinois ranks high among the states in the production of coal, and its reserves are greater than any other state east of the Rocky Mts.
Its agricultural and mineral resources, along with its excellent lines of communication and transportation, made Illinois industrial; by 1880 income from industry was almost double that from agriculture. Leading Illinois manufactures include electrical and nonelectrical machinery, food products, fabricated and primary metal products, and chemicals; printed and published materials are also important. 
Metropolitan Chicago, the country's leading rail center, is also a major industrial, as well as a commercial and financial, center. Suburbs of Chicago such as Schaumburg and Oak Brook have become important business centers. Scattered across the northern half of the state are cities with specialized industries Elgin , Peoria, Rock Island , Moline , and Rockford. Industrially important cities in central Illinois include Springfield and Decatur.
CRYSTAL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Crystal Lake Public Library, located at 126 Paddock Street, offers one-on-one service, either in person or by phone, for all your reading and information needs. The Library's collection contains nearly 180,000 books for all ages in regular and large print, more than 355 magazine and newspaper subscriptions, over 5,000 videos on many subjects, and 1,800 audio books.
You can also choose from a great selection of music CDs and cassettes, children's puzzles, CD-Roms, and much more. The Library offers reading programs, storytimes for children, and cultural and instructional programs. If you are unable to visit the Library due to short or long term disability, you may qualify for Outreach Services.
For more information on Library services and programs, please call 459-1687 or visit the Library web site.To visit the Crystal Lake Public Library online, click here.
Location
Crystal Lake Public Library
126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-1687
Fax: 815-459-9581
THINGS TO DO WHILE VISITING CRYSTAL LAKE
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Crystal Lake, Illinois, located 50 miles northwest of Chicago, is a short drive from O'Hare International Airport, near several major highways and interstates. Crystal Lake boasts a wide array of shopping experiences, from historic downtown shopping for men's clothes, the local Heisler's Bootery and stylish womens' shop The Clothes gallery, to major shopping anchors such as Target, Kohl's, Best Buy and Circuit City.
If you're looking for something fun to do, Crystal Lake has much to offer, all year long!
- Boating, Sailing and Fishing on Crystal Lake
- Major Newly Renovated Raue Center For the Arts, featuring major Broadway productions, community theater and more
- Antiquing at Many Local Shops
- Excellent Hotel Accommodations
- Over 50 Local Restaurants to Choose From
- Healthbridge Fitness Center
- YMCA of McHenry County
- Half-Marathons, Triathlons, and 5K Runs, including the Big Wooly Adventure Race, 5k Santa Run, Bob Blazier Run for the Arts and more!
- Regal Cinema Theater
- Indoor Ice Skating at The Ice House
- The Historic Dole Mansion
- Housewalks of Local Architecture
- Downtown "Cruise Nights" Car Show
- Farmer's Market
- Night Clubs, Pubs and Eateries
- Chili Open Winter Golf Tournament
- Top-Quality Local Golf Courses
- Mini Golf
- CABA 15 Year-Old World Series Tournament
- Under Development: Vulcan Lakes Project
- Indoor Playgrounds
- Over 50 miles of local bike paths
- Six Major Festivals
Jaycee Jambalaya Blues Festival at Teckler Blvd.
RibFest at Main Beach
Lakeside Festival at the Dole Mansion
Gala Festival at Crystal Lake University Center
Lights on the Lake at Main Beach
OctoberFest at the Dole Mansion
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There's plenty of shopping downtown, on Route 14, and all across the city.
Downtown Crystal Lake.
The historic Dole Mansion, circa 1865.
The exquisite Crystal Lake Country Club.
City of Crystal Lake, Illinois
100 W. Municipal Complex
P.O. Box 597
Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0597
Telephone 815-459-2020
Fax 815-459-2350
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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