10 Ways To Tell You Grew Up In Illinois

While we Illinoisans are proud of our culture and upbringing, we have to admit there are a few side effects that make us a little stranger than everyone else. From food preferences to driving habits, there’s something unique that happens to a person who grows up here.

Growing up in this state causes some weird side effects. Keep scrolling to see if you experience these 10 strange things.

1. You only eat produce like strawberries and corn when it is in season - and you like it best from a roadside stand.

2. You're not able to give distance in miles because you only understand it in increments of time (aka hours or minutes).

3. You are always alert for deer and other animals while driving. You wouldn't want one to smash up your car.

4. You have an undeniable obsession with cheese, and you like it best fried.

5. Almost everyone in your town or thereabouts is related to you in one way or another.

6. You don't trust politicians because many that have come through Illinois have been bad to the bone, from Governor Rod Blagojevich to Congressman Mel Reynolds.

7. You expect to get Casimir Pulaski Day off - even though you have no clue why it is considered a holiday in the first place.

8. Even if you hate Chicago, you still have a soft spot for delicious and filling deep dish pizza pies.

9. You're used to freezing temperatures, and you'll wear shorts and flip flops whenever you please despite the conditions.

10. But you're also conditioned to dress in layers - Mom was typically right about not forgetting your jacket.

For more ways to check your status as an Illinoisan, don’t miss 10 ways living in this state ruins you.

What other side effects do you get from growing up in Illinois? Share your thoughts with us below!

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10 Weird Side Effects Everyone Experiences From Growing Up In Illinois

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