Although today the state's largest population center is around Chicago in the northern part of the state, the state's European population grew first in the west, with French Canadians who settled along the Mississippi River, and gave the area the name, Illinois.
Highest team totals in test match cricket, by all teams. Highest total or score by a team in test match is made by Sri Lanka = 952 for 6 declared against India at Premadasa stadium in Colombo, back in August 1997..
Roston Chase remained unbeaten on a brilliant 137 under pressure. (Source: AP) The second Test match between India and the West Indies ended in a draw as Roston Chase hit his maiden Test hundred to lead the host fightback Wednesday. Chase scored an unbeaten 137 off 269 balls while skipper Jason Holder (64 not out) supported him from the other end to see off the last session of the match.