Illinois 10 Things Everyone In Illinois Should Avoid At All Costs By Laura | Published March 01, 2016 × Laura Author The Midwest is the best. More by this Author If you are in Illinois, there are certain things you should try and avoid doing or saying. Here are the top 10. 1. Potholes Michael Gil/Flickr Chicago must have a Guinness record for most in the world, I swear. 2. Traffic Steven Vance/Flickr To some extent, you can avoid it with public transportation, but that's not much better sometimes. Advertisement 3. Snow Andrew Seaman/Flickr Not exactly avoidable, but it sucks. Advertisement 4. Construction Steven Vance/Flickr What are they working on? 5. Wearing a Packers jersey elvert barnes/Flickr You will definitely hear some comments. Related Stories A Horror Themed Coffee Shop With Scary Good Food, The Brewed In Illinois Is A Must-Visit Enjoy A Picture-Perfect Weekend In The Windy City When You Visit Chicago’s CitizenM Hotel This Speakeasy Hidden Below A Restaurant In Illinois Is Perfect For A Date Night 6. Deer brokinhrt2/Flickr Obviously these aren't a problem in Chicago, but they are everywhere else. 7. Festivals with 500,000 spectators Ron Cogswell/Flickr Unless you like that sort of thing... 8. Downtown shopping on December 23 Harry Pujols/Flickr Just don't. Advertisement 9. Saying anyone here has an accent kevin dooley/Flickr You guys have da accent, okay? 10. Insulting Illinois infowidget/Flickr Only natives can comment on the crime, corruption and other drama that comes with living here! What else should one avoid in Illinois? OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Want more Illinois in your inbox? Get the latest on things to see, do, and eat around Illinois! spinner Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon! An error occured. Subscribe Related Articles 7 Waterfront Retreats In Illinois That Are Perfect For Warm Weather Adventures This Incredible Flower Road Trip Through Illinois Is The Ultimate Spring Adventure Go Glamping In Illinois In Your Own Yurt For An Unforgettable Adventure The Largest Tenderloins In Illinois Require Four Buns At Schooner’s Restaurant Here Are Our 13 Favorite Eco-Friendly Travel Items To Celebrate Earth Day Here Are The 14 Most Unique Beaches In The United States The 8 U.S. Properties On Vrbo's 2024 Vacation Home Of The Year List Are As Dreamy As Can Be 12 Airbnbs That Are Available To Rent For The 2024 Indianapolis 500