10 Important Things People Must Know Before Moving to Illinois

Looking to move to Illinois? Here's the inside scoop on the state's taxes, suburbs, and more.

Important Things to Know About Illinois

I have lived in Illinois my entire life, and even I can admit this state has some issues, but that's true for any state, right?  I strongly believe Illinois has a LOT of great things to offer its residents, and I would never encourage someone not to move here.

That being said, for anyone who is seriously considering moving to Illinois for employment or just something different, the website Movoto has a great list of things you need to know before you start loading a moving truck.

Here are 10 things from the Movoto list that I think are the most important for future Illinoisans to know...

1. The "s" in Illinois is silent. No exceptions.

2. You need to choose either Cubs or Cardinals, and you must choose wisely.

3. If you put ketchup on a hotdog in Chicago, you will be judged harshly.

4. No matter what other people may say, Illinois' tallest building is called the Sears Tower.

5. Illinois turns orange in the summer, and by that I mean the roads.

6. Traveling throughout Illinois costs a lot of toll money.

7. Illinois taxes are bad and everyone likes to complain about them...constantly.

8. Chicago is different from Chicagoland, and a lot of people who say they live in Chicago, actually live in the suburbs.

9. People that live in Chicago are the only ones who truly understand what deep dish pizza is, everyone else thinks is quiche.

10. The Super Bowl will never be hosted in Chicago, and the Chicago Bears will never be in it.

Now that we've covered what you need to know about Illinois before you move here, let's take a look at some of the best places to live in the state and the fun stuff that awaits when you arrive...