When I ask people what they think of Illinois, I never hear "oh it's only the best state ever!". I usually get "isn't that the state with the corn?" or "you mean Chicago, right?" ... It may not be known to outsiders for much and it will probably always be "the state with the corn" or "Chicago", but to the insiders, it's a pretty good time. Here are 30 signs that you or someone you know is from Illinois

1. Biggest pet peeve is hearing the "S" pronounced in Illinois.

2. You're either from a big city, or from a cornfield (there's really no in between).

3. You have never had In-n-Out (you probably don't even know what that means).

4. When people tell you they're from places like California, New York, Florida, or somewhere overseas, you exclaim "WHY DID YOU COME TO ILLINOIS?" *insert confused face here*.

5. You have had a job detasseling corn before.

6. Telling someone that you're from Illinois automatically means that you're from Chicago.

7. You don't question it when you see someone in boots, shorts, and a jacket.

8. DA BEARS!

9. If you don't live in the city or a suburb, the hangout spot is either in a McDonalds, and McDonalds parking lot, a Bdubs, or a grocery store parking lot.

10. Soda vs. Pop is a legitimate argument.

11. Everyone knows what you're referring to when you say "the city".

12. Lollapalooza.

13. Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Van Dyke, Bobby Short, and good ole Abe Lincoln.

14. Whenever you're driving behind a slow driver and assume they are from Indiana.

15. Indiana drivers suck at driving.

16. Cubs or Cards.

17. Being in a traffic jam due to a tractor or a combine is normal (if you don't live near the city).

18. It's the Sears Tower ... who is Willis?????

19. When saying SIU, you're usually referring to C not E.

20. LOL means Land of Lincoln.

21. Springfield is the capitol, not Chicago.

22. St. Pats day means that the Chicago River gets dyed green.

23. Having to go to Indiana to get the "good fireworks".

24. U of I puts all other college towns to shame.

25. Being in a traffic jam due to construction is also normal.

26. You've taken at least one trip to Six Flags Great America or The Dells for family vacation.

27. You know every party school in Illinois.

28. If you live in Danville, you usually do nothing when you hear tornado sirens.

29. Shedd Aquarium.

30. Chicago Style Pizza is the best pizza out there, no question about it.