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..
Aaron Finch hit the highest individual score in T20 history on Thursday night with his 156 from 63 balls against England: 156 Aaron Finch (Australia v England). 123 Brendon McCullum (New Zealand v Bangladesh, Sep 21, 2012).