So you’re dating someone from Illinois? Are there special things you need to know? Here are some tips from your friends at Only in Your State.

  1. Just because they say they are from Illinois, it doesn’t mean that they are from Chicago.

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  1. Don’t even think of putting ketchup on a hot dog in their family’s presence.

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  1. They will be loyal till the very end.

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  1. They are tough enough to get through any hard times.

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  1. Chances are, you’ll meet many generations of their family.

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  1. They will definitely always be down for an adventure.

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  1. Because the weather in Illinois is so unpredictable, they’ll be able to weather any storm with you.

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  1. Visiting your sweetheart can get expensive.

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  1. And traffic might be pretty awful.

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  1. But to be with your Illinois sweetheart, it is totally worth it.

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What else is true about dating someone from Illinois? Let us know in the comments.

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