There are plenty of things to be thankful for this year–great family and friends, health, and enough money to get by. We are more blessed than most. And we can add living in Illinois to the list of things to be thankful about.

  1. Good Soil

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  1. Delicious Food

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  1. A Bustling City

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  1. Great Museums

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  1. Waterways

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  1. Wonderful Colleges

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  1. Awesome Views

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  1. Great Parks to Explore

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  1. Bald Eagles

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  1. Gorgeous Trees

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  1. History

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  1. Spectacular Sunsets

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Why are you thankful for living in Illinois?

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Brian Johnson/Flickr

Tony Webster.Flickr

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Doug Kerr/Flickr

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Justin Meissen/Flickr

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Heather Paul/Flickr

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