Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois | |
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Chicago, Illinois | |
Counties that are colored red are considered a part of the Northern Illinois region. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Largest city | Chicago |
| Population | 9.7 million |
Northern Illinois is a region generally covering the northern third of the U.S. state of Illinois. The region is by far the most populous of Illinois, with nearly 9.7 million residents as of 2010.