great state

I live 35 miles west of Chicago. Chicago, itself, is a nice place to visit. However, there are so many other parts of Illinois to see. Corn fields galore. Lots of cows. Fresh air. Great fishing, in the many lakes. The captiol in Springfield. Country roads with no tolls. Lots of green grass and large trees. Amazing countryside views. Indian trails. Bike trails. Lots of forest preserves. Six Flags in Gurnee. Antique villages, with cobblestone streets. A lot of friendly people, a lot of not so friendly people. Great shopping. Too many tolls and not enough tollways in good condition, if any. Two seasons...winter and construction!! Tornadoes. Wind, wind, wind. My roots are here and most of my family. My Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Fighting Illini, Southern Illinois Salukis and DePaul Blue Demons are here. Fantastic Zoos and Museums. Lake Michigan, some great beaches and some not so great beaches. Some very wealthy neighborhoods, most average and some very low income. Diversity is everywhere. Excellent Colleges. It is a basically clean state. I enjoy living here. I have lived in New York and would rather live in my home state of Illinois.

Other than being next door to it I never really give it much thought. I have been through it a few times, and they have trees, and stuff, their gas taxes were running higher than ours, and theres this big river between us. I can't travel anymore so I stay on my side and they don't bother me none either....:)

My husband was born there. It is the land of Lincoln. Where you rub his nose at the memorial and it is good luck. He loves steak. The people when my husband was growing up were all great and helpful. It is also great fishing and hunting in this state. My husband loved to fish for catfish. My husband was born and raised there. He is one of the most kindest people I know. He is very mellow. This state can't be too bad since my husband is a great guy.

Illinois means Chicago. Chicago means Uno's Deep Dish Pizza, The Bears, The Cubs, and the St valentine Day's Masacre. Sammy Sosa, I know he is gone but I still think of him as a cub.Navy Pier, Sears Building, a place I would like to visit.

Illinois means home to me. I was born in Oak Lawn, a suburb of Chicago. Most of my family still lives in Illinois and to me I always consider Illinois my home. I love the sights and smells that are associated with my memories of Illinois...Lincoln's home, Lake Michigan, pizza, hot dog vendors, my family. Illinois is a great state to me, full of life and culture, not just in Chicago or in the people, but in the land.

I've been to Chicago twice and really enjoyed the city...especially the restaurants. I ate at Ed Debevics and Oprah's restaurant "The Intrigue" which I know isn't there anymore. I will soon me moving to the Milwaukee area (in the next 3-6 months) so I suppose I'll have the opportunity to explore other parts of Illinois.

I have never been there. I am sure there is lot of things to see if I ever visit there.

I am sure it is a nice state. I have never been there, and do not know anythng about it. I'd apreciate it if you would inform me a bit!

I must say I don't know much about Illinois, only old stories about Chicago and the old mafia movies :) I know it's nothing like that anymore :) and I also so it in some recent movies, it's a beautiful big city . have a nice day :)