Face it, Illinois, there are some things everyone is saying about us that are absolutely accurate. We may not be proud of all these true stereotypes, but we certainly can’t deny them.

No matter which region of our great state you hail from, you’ll agree that these things are true about Illinois. Keep scrolling to check them out.

1. We suck as driving
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Everyone has forgotten a turn signal or forgot to stop at a light before. In Illinois, we sometimes even take right turns from the left lane.
2. You either live on one yourself or know someone who lives on a farm
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You can't deny that Illinois is riddled with farmland, fields, and country roads. You probably see one almost daily.
3. We either cheer for the Cubs or the Cardinals
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You can't have both. The closer you live to Chicago or St. Louis usually determines your team. Sorry, White Sox.
4. We always bring a jacket
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It can be tank top and jacket weather in the same day here, so we stay prepared.
5. We give directions in minutes rather than miles
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It's more important to know how long it's going to take to get there anyway.

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6. Our politicians are shady
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There are just too many to name. From state senators to alderman, we've maybe let in too many corrupt politicians.
7. There's a huge difference between Chicago and the rest of the state
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Life in most of Illinois is slow and steady, but Chicago is a busy city just like New York.
8. Most people who visit Illinois only care about Chicago
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Sorry, Springfield, most of the best things to do are in Chicago, including restaurants, hotels, and live entertainment.
9. We have an accent
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Actually, we have several. Depending on which part of the state you come from, you might talk like a southerner or you might sound like a bro.
10. The north and south portions of the state never agree
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Not on laws, fashion, ideals, or pizza toppings.
11. It can be really expensive to live here
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As Illinois has gotten itself into quite a bit of debt, property taxes are oftentimes sky high, and with a large city like Chicago, there are many million dollar properties.

Does this list fit you perfectly? Maybe you also show these 12 signs that you grew up in Illinois.

What other true stereotypes do we all just need to accept? Share your thoughts with us!

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