We know we’re the best. And we’re definitely better than that state to the east. But for some reason, people in Indiana think they can compete with us. Come on, it’s not even close. Here are nine reasons why Illinois is obviously better than Indiana:

  1. We have much more culture

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  1. We’re truly a basketball state

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  1. Our colleges and universities are better

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  1. We accept all people…unlike other states…

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  1. You can buy alcohol here on Sunday

Dustin O’Donnell/Flickr And you can’t in Indiana. What’s up with that?

  1. We’re diverse

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  1. Our pizza actually tastes good

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  1. There’s more visual interest

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  1. Heck, even our corn tastes better

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Why else is Illinois the best? Let us know in the comments.

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And you can’t in Indiana. What’s up with that?

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