The state of Illinois has many “Official” symbols. The white tailed deer is the official state animal. The bluegill is the official state fish. Each state is different in what they recognize. In Illinois we have a pretty beefy list of “Official” state symbols. We have a state dance, flower, Insect, Pie, Snake..?? (true). The list is long. What we don’t have is an official state liquor, yet.