Chicago's state (8)

I believe the answer is:

illinois

'chicago's state' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for illinois that I've seen before include "Springfield is the US capital" , "The Prairie State" , "US state and river" , "US state by L. Michigan" , "Chicago's state" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune, the Irish Times (Simplex), The Times, The Guardian and the Family Time.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.