Do you like Illinois and have a success story you'd like to share with us? Do you have a business that moved here from another state? Is it a relatively young business or are you approaching a landmark anniversary? Has your business been passed down from generation to generation? We'd love to hear your stories.

If you would like to share your stories with us and be showcased here on the site along with other proud Illinoisans, please contact us at ilikeillinois@gmail.com. Make it as in-depth as you'd like. Submit your story in your own words or simply contact us to express your interest in us reaching out to you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you an Illinois-based artist? Has your work been inspired by the people, places or events in Illinois? If so, we'd like to tell your story and feature your art.

Do you know of an Illinois-based artist you'd like to nominate for our Artist of the Month?

Drop us an email at ilikeillinois@gmail.com.

Would you like to show off your appreciation for Illinois while showing off your musical talents? We are looking for various cover versions of the Illinois state song to include here on our I Like Illinois site, from a capella versions with school or church choirs to full orchestral arrangements and everything in between. Send us your take on our state song for a chance to have it featured for all to enjoy.

If you would like to participate, please send us your version of the Illinois state song (in either audio or video format or YouTube link) to ilikeillinois@gmail.com and stay tuned to this site.

To get you started, the lyrics to our state song can be found here - Illinois state song (Lyrics).

If you'd like to hear a few different takes on it, you can listen to a few here...

Illinois state song (Acapella Solo) | Illinois state song (Acapella Choir) | Illinois state song (Solo w/ guitar)