What is another word for prairie state?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈe͡əɹi stˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The Prairie State is a common nickname for the state of Illinois. But there are plenty of other ways to refer to this great Midwestern state. For example, Illinois is often called the Land of Lincoln, in honor of the state's most famous resident. Alternatively, it can be called the Corn State, as the state is one of the primary producers of corn in the country. Some other common nicknames include the Land of the Big Shoulders (due to the state's industrial heritage), the Heart of America (representing its central location), and the Home of the Blues (because of its contributions to the music genre).
