We come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and creeds. But there are certain things that we can unite on. Here are ten things people from Illinois absolutely love:

  1. Portillo’s

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  1. Da Bears

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  1. Autumn

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  1. Casimir Pulaski Day

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  1. They like to talk about how someone they knew was friends with Al Capone

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  1. The Illini

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  1. Lake Michigan

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  1. Farmers Markets

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  1. Movies shot in Illinois

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  1. Trips to Indiana to buy fireworks

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What other things do you love? Let us know in the comments.

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Kathryn Powell/Flickr

Phil Roeder/Flickr

David Gaines/Flickr

Recuerdos de Pandora/Flickr

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Rachel Kramer/Flickr

Gemma Billings/Flickr

Dustin Batt/Flickr

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