For a lot of us, it’s pretty easy to tell if someone is a tourist in Illinois. Here are for sure ways that you can tell if that guy or gal is a tourist. Spoiler alert: pulling out a selfie stick at Millennium Park is a dead giveaway.

1. They pronounce the "S" at the end of the word Illinois.
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2. They drive SUPER slow.
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3. They put ketchup on a hot dog.
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4. They have no idea what a horseshoe is.
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5. They aren't wearing Bears gear.
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6. They look bewildered navigating the city.
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7. They ask you where the lake is.
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8. They are carrying bags from all the Millennium Mile shops.
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9. They are always taking selfies.
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10. They go to all the tourist spots.
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11. They have absolutely no idea how the grid works.
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How else can you spot someone who is obviously just visiting?

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