11 Amazing Things People In Illinois Just Can't Live Without
Whether you have lived in Illinois all of your life or just moved here, there are certain things you just can’t live without. Here are 11 things Illinoisians just can’t get enough of.

How can one live without Portillo's delicious fries, shakes, and burgers?

Win or lose, we are crazy about football, basketball, baseball and hockey.
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One of our culinary contributions from Illinois is the Italian beef sandwich. The juicier, the better.
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Heck, we grow enough of it. Grilled is best, but boiled is fine in a pinch.

Hey, it doesn't mean that all four seasons are of equal length, but we definitely get to see all four in all their beauty.

We've got fields as far as the eye can see, but we also have rolling hills, bluffs, and rocks.

When the weather starts to get warm, the garage sale signs start to go up. It's fun to go around and try to find a bargain.

Illinois makes some really great beers. Don't take away my 312.
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People not from Chicago may not "love" Chicago, but Chicago brings a good deal to our economy.

Art, music, theater--people love culture here.

Is it a pizza or a lasagna? It's rich, filling, saucy, and an Illinois favorite.
These are awesome things! Let’s not live without them, okay?
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