Home to both huge amounts of farmland and one of the nations biggest urban centers, Illinois offers its residents a diverse range of lifestyles. Readers will take a trip through this Midwestern state and find out what makes Illinois so interesting. They will find out what businesses drive the local economy, what people do for fun, and more.Home to both huge amounts of farmland and one of the nations biggest urban centers, Illinois offers its residents a diverse range of lifestyles. Readers will take a trip through this Midwestern state and find out what makes Illinois so interesting. They will find out what businesses drive the local economy, what people do for fun, and more.