Living in Illinois doesn’t come with a guide (although it totally should, right?). But if you can master these life hacks, things will be so much easier for you.
1. Run a ceiling fan during the winter.
If it runs clockwise at a low speed, it will push warm air down. Simply change the direction on your fan.
2. Get used to Illinois politics.
Politicians getting arrested and going to jail? It's a part of the Illinois political system.
3. Embrace the ups and downs of Illinois sports.
You will experience the highest of highs and lowest of lows--get used to it.
4. Spray Pam on your shovel.
The snow won't stick to your shovel!
5. Learn that people take shoveling their spots out in Chicago seriously.
It's dog eat dog. Don't even think of moving those chairs.
6. Avoid Portillo's during lunch.
Let's be real, Portillo's is packed all the time, but trying to eat here during lunch is the worst.
7. Store ice cream in Ziploc bags.
It will help keep the ice cream softer.
8. Don't ever put ketchup on a hot dog.
That's just a cardinal sin and you will be mocked.
9. Understand that traffic stinks.
Whether you take the bus, train, or drive, it really doesn't matter some days.
10. Always park facing east.
Let the rising sun do the work for you as far as getting ice and snow off of your windshield in the morning.
11. Learn how to defend deep dish pizza.
People will tell you it isn't pizza and that it's gross, but you need to learn how to defend its honor.
12. Always keep kitty litter in your car.
It will help get you unstuck from the winter elements.
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