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Think Illinois is boring? WalletHub ranks it third among America's most fun states, with everything from restaurants and attractions to nightlife considered.

Wisconsin ranks third among America's best states to live in, while neighboring Illinois comes in 18th based on affordability, economy, safety and more.

U.S. News ranked Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center among the nation's top hospitals for patient care and outcomes.

Naperville leads Illinois cities on list of best places to live in America, with several others ranking highly.

Illinois earned a top ten spot in WalletHub’s 2026 list of the best states to raise a family.

Check out a list of the best-run cities (and the worst) in America and see which Hoosier city made the top ten!

We've always suspected it, but now a new survey confirms that Minnesota is one of the most intelligent states in the country.

We've always suspected it, but now a new survey confirms that Minnesota is one of the smartest states in the country.

This is me giving the entire town of Palmyra a big ole pat on the back. They were just named one of the best Missouri small towns to live in for 2024 by the internet.

The fact that I did not complete my college education should probably disqualify me from commenting on this, but I'm not going to allow that actual fact to stop me. Illinois has been accused of having the worst college in America to avoid at all costs and I have to see if it's true.