Sure, lots of states take their lumps in the court of public opinion, and maybe it's just because we live here, but Illinois seems to take a few more shots than most any other state.
For anyone who's ever thought that the State of Illinois would be better off without the Windy City--Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville agrees with you.
Yesterday in this space, I posted "Things Illinois Residents Have to Explain to Visitors." Some of the things on the list include:
Illinoisans Are The Only Ones Who Know What Real Cold Weather Is
You’re Required To Choose Between The Cubs Or Sox
The Only Exception Is In Southern Illinois
But Everyone Can Agree To Love The Bears
Someone On LSD Is Not On Drugs (get it
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