Being from Illinois is pretty awesome. But there’s something special about being from a small town in Illinois. What makes those folks special? We look at 12 reasons why small town Illinoisians are so great.
- They’re content.
Maggie/Flickr Hey, not much has changed in a lot of small towns. And we’re fine with that, because we like the people who are in our towns and our stores.
- They have an affinity for wildlife.
brokinhrt2/Flickr You’ll catch them cracking a smile if they see a deer frolicking about.
- They have strong family ties.
Natalie HG/Flickr Odds are, many generations of your family have lived in town. Which is great, because that means someone always has your back!
- They are nuts about their community.
vxla/Flickr Everyone has to be responsible for the community to thrive. You will find people eager to lend a hand if someone is in a bad way.
- They appreciate things other people don’t appreciate.
Tim/Flickr Driving down a country road brings them peace.
- They are stewards.
Jimi M/Flickr They understand the beauty and value of what we are blessed with Illinois and do what they can to preserve it for future generations.
- They make awesome friends.
jessica beck/Flickr There are no fairweather friends here. Good people are hard to come by, and you know that.
- They’re principled.
Teemu008/Flickr Religious or not, they have strong beliefs and they will stand by them.
- They are fun to hang out with.
Alan Light/Flickr You can meet up in a place like this, with all your friends, and have a great time.
- They’re loyal.
Jonnie Andersen/Flickr They won’t talk to you for a week and drop you. They’re in it for the long-haul.
- They know the value of hard work.
U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr Many work on farms or had parents who worked on farms. They know that you have to work to provide for your family.
- They’re laid back.
Denny Armstrong/Flickr At the end of the day, the little stuff doesn’t matter. You just have to let it go.
Are you a small town Illinois guy or gal? What makes you awesome? Let us know in the comments.
Maggie/Flickr
Hey, not much has changed in a lot of small towns. And we’re fine with that, because we like the people who are in our towns and our stores.
brokinhrt2/Flickr
You’ll catch them cracking a smile if they see a deer frolicking about.
Natalie HG/Flickr
Odds are, many generations of your family have lived in town. Which is great, because that means someone always has your back!
vxla/Flickr
Everyone has to be responsible for the community to thrive. You will find people eager to lend a hand if someone is in a bad way.
Tim/Flickr
Driving down a country road brings them peace.
Jimi M/Flickr
They understand the beauty and value of what we are blessed with Illinois and do what they can to preserve it for future generations.
jessica beck/Flickr
There are no fairweather friends here. Good people are hard to come by, and you know that.
Teemu008/Flickr
Religious or not, they have strong beliefs and they will stand by them.
Alan Light/Flickr
You can meet up in a place like this, with all your friends, and have a great time.
Jonnie Andersen/Flickr
They won’t talk to you for a week and drop you. They’re in it for the long-haul.
U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr
Many work on farms or had parents who worked on farms. They know that you have to work to provide for your family.
Denny Armstrong/Flickr
At the end of the day, the little stuff doesn’t matter. You just have to let it go.
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