UI is classified as a wet campus rather than a dry one, but Wade doesn’t like the term. “We only enforce normal liquor laws on and around campus without further restriction,” he said. Is University of Michigan a dry campus? The University prohibits the storage of consumable alcohol on University […]
Not only do we have plenty of our own Midwestern phrases, here in Illinois we actually have an accent. It might not feel like it, but when you take a trip out of town, other people will definitely point it out. So much so, sometimes people from out of town […]
Southern areas of Chicago, including South Shore, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, Grand Boulevard, and Douglas, have the city’s lowest median net worth ($4,439). And in some western areas, including Humboldt Park; North and South Lawndale; and East and West Garfield Park, median net worth isn’t much higher ($4,452). What is the […]
As defined by the U.S. federal government, it includes Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. What are the 7 Deep South states? The seven states that seceded from the United States before […]
“Dirty South” is an expression that endearingly refers to the southern part of the United States—from Virginia to Florida, Texas, and the states in between—whose Black traditions and artistic expressions have shaped the culture of the region and the nation. What states are in the Deep South? We’ll start with […]
The Old South: Can mean either southern states that were among the Thirteen Colonies (Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina) or all southern slave states before 1860 (which also includes Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas). What is considered Old South? From a […]
Carbondale cost of living is 80.2 COST OF LIVING Carbondale Illinois Overall 80.2 93.4 Grocery 95 94 Health 117.8 97.2 Housing 52.6 79.5 How much does it cost to live comfortably in Illinois? The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates personal expenditures by state, and on average, an Illinois resident spends […]
The highest temperature recorded in Illinois was 117 °F (47.2 °C), recorded on July 14, 1954, at East St. Louis, while the lowest temperature was −38 °F (−38.9 °C), recorded on January 31, 2019, at Mount Carroll. What city has the best weather in Illinois? So, which city in Illinois […]
Southern part of the state) have poverty rates of 20% or greater, meaning at least 1 in 5 people in those districts are poor. have under $35,000. Nearly all the southern half of the state exhibits comparatively low median income. Most districts have median incomes well below the state level. […]
Iceland. According to the Global Peace Index, Iceland is the safest country globally for the 13th year in a row. New Zealand. New Zealand is the second-safest country in the world. Portugal. Portugal comes in third in the most peaceful countries rankings. Austria. Denmark. Canada. Singapore. Czech Republic. Where is […]
The 10 Most Beautiful Places in Illinois Starved Rock State Park. It’s no wonder that Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois’ most popular. Great River Road. Anderson Japanese Gardens. Giant City State Park. Illinois Beach State Park. Morton Arboretum. Graceland Cemetery. Cache River State Natural Area. What is […]
Southern Illinois, also known as Little Egypt, is the southern third of Illinois, principally along and south of Interstate 64. Although part of a Midwestern state, this region is aligned in culture more with that of the Upland South than the Midwest. Is Illinois a part of the south? Illinois […]
The city’s eight pension funds have accumulated nearly $45 billion in debt, more debt than 44 U.S. states. Local governments across Illinois have pension debt worth $63 billion that causes property taxes to rise each year. How can I lower my property taxes in Illinois? You can get your property […]
Florida is 1.9% more expensive than Illinois. Is it more expensive to live in Florida or Chicago? The cost of living in Orlando, FL is -13.7% lower than in Chicago, IL. You would have to earn a salary of $51,755 to maintain your current standard of living. Employers in Orlando, […]
Top 10 Cities to Retire in Illinois East St. Louis. Danville. Freeport. Harvey. Galesburg. Alton. Granite City. Decatur. Is Illinois a good state to retire in? On Monday, WalletHub put out its ranking of the best states to retire to and Illinois came in No. 45 with a score of […]