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I was also born in Illinois and I do not share your opinion. Illinois is a wonderful state.

I think there are many good things about Illinois, including plenty of conservatives (with the exception of that one large city on the lake). Plenty of recreational opportunities exist in downstate Illinois, including boating, fishing, antique shopping, college football in the fall/basketball in the winter, a visit to Galena, some nice state parks.... Sure there is a lot of corn and more hog farms than you can count, but the climate and soil favor that kind of industry.

Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio is in Illinois, plus many other FLW houses. Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world, featuring excellent museums, the best pizza and hot dogs on Earth, and cultural and entertainment opportunities topped only by New York City. Need I go on?