We know that Illinois is the very best state. But here’s some proof you can offer when someone asks you for justification. Here are 11 things Illinois does best.
- Horseradish
Kai Schreiber/Flickr Collinsville, Illinois is the horseradish capital of the world.
- Partying
Kevin Dooley/Flickr Illinois’ flagship institution, the University of Illinois, was named the top party school.
- Pumpkins
Mike Mozart/Flickr Illinois is actually the largest producer of pumpkins in the country.
- Green Buildings
Kristine Riskaer/Flickr Illinois has the most “green” buildings in the country.
- Making Delicious Food
Norris Wong/Flickr We brought you the deep dish pizza, the Chicago style hot dog, the Italian beef sandwich, the brownie…the list goes on and on.
- Potholes
JoshuaDavis Photography/Flickr Illinois, especially Chicago, is full of potholes, and avoiding them is an acquired skill.
- Pride
Jim Larrison/Flickr We have the reputation of being fair-weather fans, but tell me, is there a more die-hard fan base?
- Being Flat
Skye Marthaler/Flickr Illinois is really, really flat. The highest point (Charles Mound) is pictured here. It’s really not that tall.
- Being Unfazed
Jeff Sharp/Flickr Political scandals, murders, we have heard it all. Nothing shocks us anymore.
- Nuclear Power
Alf Altendorf/Flickr Illinois produces more nuclear power than any other state.
- Being Feisty
meryddian/Flickr We are not going to take guff from anyone. Get away from my shoveled parking space!
There you have it! We are the very best.
Kai Schreiber/Flickr
Collinsville, Illinois is the horseradish capital of the world.
Kevin Dooley/Flickr
Illinois’ flagship institution, the University of Illinois, was named the top party school.
Mike Mozart/Flickr
Illinois is actually the largest producer of pumpkins in the country.
Kristine Riskaer/Flickr
Illinois has the most “green” buildings in the country.
Norris Wong/Flickr
We brought you the deep dish pizza, the Chicago style hot dog, the Italian beef sandwich, the brownie…the list goes on and on.
JoshuaDavis Photography/Flickr
Illinois, especially Chicago, is full of potholes, and avoiding them is an acquired skill.
Jim Larrison/Flickr
We have the reputation of being fair-weather fans, but tell me, is there a more die-hard fan base?
Skye Marthaler/Flickr
Illinois is really, really flat. The highest point (Charles Mound) is pictured here. It’s really not that tall.
Jeff Sharp/Flickr
Political scandals, murders, we have heard it all. Nothing shocks us anymore.
Alf Altendorf/Flickr
Illinois produces more nuclear power than any other state.
meryddian/Flickr
We are not going to take guff from anyone. Get away from my shoveled parking space!
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