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15 Surprising Things You May Not Expect When Moving To Illinois

By Laura | Published September 07, 2015

So you’re thinking about moving to Illinois or have just moved here? Or maybe you’ve been here a while and want to reminisce on some surprises you had when moving here for the first time. Either way, this article details some surprises one might have when moving to Illinois.

1. People love to be active outdoors...no matter where they live!

2. People really love their sports. Like really love them.

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3. Autumn in Illinois is even more beautiful than you could imagine.

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4. Winter isn't all that bad.

5. People are crazy talented...from musicians to artists.

6. Illinois has award-winning wines and wineries.

7. Southern Illinois has a pretty different feel than Northern Illinois.

8. People love to root for the hometown hero.

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9. You can get a great meal without dropping hundreds at a fancy restaurant.

10. Art and artists are everywhere.

11. We have some unique culinary creations...and they are delicious .

12. If your Chicago neighbor shovels out a space, you better not park in it.

13. There are some charming small towns to explore.

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14. There are festivals for almost every culture, group, society, food, etc.

15. Once you're here...you'll never want to leave!

What else should people know before moving to Illinois?

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