| Apr 5, 2006 @ 11:17 PM |
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RareQuestor
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what would it be and why? 
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| Apr 6, 2006 @ 8:33 PM |
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leeanna1957
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its not really the state id change but maybe the attitude of alot of people here,depending on what area your from I find alot of the folk here unfriendly, too busy and snobbish, maybe its because im from a small rural town in southeast missouri but the people down home treated others alot better than they do up here, if your new or not in the same class as most are your simpley ignored
leeanna
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| Apr 7, 2006 @ 8:46 AM |
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Theodore824
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I'd have every Illinoisian undergo a brain transplant because they haven't gotten out of the prehistoric stage
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| Apr 7, 2006 @ 3:33 PM |
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leeanna1957
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tell you what you think illinoians are still in the preostoric age go live in a small town area in missouri its even worse after living there all my life i felt like moving to peoria area was one of the wildest places and so far advanced than what i was use too i was lost for a while and sometimes wonder if i still am, after 7 years im still not sure if ill ever fit in.......leeanna
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| Apr 7, 2006 @ 7:53 PM |
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RareQuestor
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I agree that peer pressure is one of the most oppressive aspects of life in Illinois, Leeanna (and bear in mind that I grew up here!) Perhaps it is different in southern Illinois, but in this area conformity is the most valued virtue. If you cannot or will not conform to the fashions or trends established by the most popular (or powerful) people, then you pay the penalty. This pressure is often subtle rather than obvious: People probably won't abuse or mock you, but they will ignore you. I am aware that this is attitude is not confined to Illinois; there may even be states in which it is worse. But there are also many states where people are less judgmental and more willing to accept you as you are.
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| Apr 8, 2006 @ 12:08 AM |
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leeanna1957
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You know through out my years ive done some traveling around and have found that the farther south you go the better people treat you, accept you for who you are and not what you got in life. Some of the worse states are cali,washington DC are, maryland, thats where all the the snobs live and gladly i wont ever go back there, but here in illinois I live near peoria, smaller towns around us are morton and mettamore and trust me those top the list of old cat retirees and trust me money talks in those small towns and if your not one you dont fit in..LeeAnna
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| Apr 8, 2006 @ 6:43 PM |
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smile37
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Poverty!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Apr 23, 2006 @ 10:51 PM |
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jubilee_sparks
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hmm the fact that theres no guys to date.
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| Apr 26, 2006 @ 5:43 PM |
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GreatGams
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I would make fall last longer because living here almost all of my life, anywhere you travel in Illinois is simply gorgeous in the fall. The weather is nice, the scenery is awesome and the smells in the air, grocery stores, and even our homes brings a feeling of "being home".
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| Apr 27, 2006 @ 7:50 PM |
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sunshine579
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Stricter penalties for drug dealers and users. I live in a small town in southern Illinois and if I remember correctly, though we are much smaller than Chicago, we have a higher crime rate per 1000 people. The county I live in is probably (and I am sure I am close on my estimate) 65% povertly level incomes. I believe this town would improve tremendously is there were less drugs available for these teens (soon to be adults) with nothing to do because there is nothing here...and what there is here...people cant afford! So drugs is a major part of Illinois, as well as most every state. Less drugs means there would be more people out working because they want to work like most citizens...make a decent living and life out of it. Work for the better things instead of getting all doped up and sponging off the system. Stricter drug penalties would also lower the crime rate as there would be less burglaries and robberies because these people are working instead of trying to steal money for drugs. Not working because the drugs control their lives. I believe this one change could impact so many other areas of Illinois in a good way.
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| May 2, 2006 @ 1:41 AM |
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SANviaORD
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I'd move La Salle closer to Chicago. And give girls the skill to play pool, 
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| May 6, 2006 @ 1:30 PM |
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westwind357
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I live in the southern part and it ain't still south enough. I would move it to Mississippi
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| May 7, 2006 @ 1:04 PM |
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RareQuestor
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I certainly understand your frustration with with the problem, Sunshine, but I don't think stricter penalties will make any difference. The only penalty that effectively prevents drug abuse is the death penalty and our government and culture is much too squeamish to apply it. 
I also understand terminal boredom only too well. It nearly drove me crazy living in a small town with a population of only 600 people. I now live in a larger city, but I am still very, very thankful for the Internet and e-mail or otherwise my social life would really suck. 
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| May 12, 2006 @ 1:16 AM |
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imbelievn2ru
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Personally believe that the State of Illinois needs to have more programs to allow kids to explore other areas of the United States. My experience is that the Southern Illinois lifestyle doesn't allow these individuals to see the other opportunities available. Each resident in Southern Illinois doesn't see a life outside factory work, coal mining, and poverty style way of living.
Illinois has a lot of great offerings but they definately need some open mindness to explore their laws in requards to child support, medical assistance, and tourism.
JMO
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| May 16, 2006 @ 10:33 PM |
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PAPTS
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It would be to have beaches, in small towns. And to have a few mountains. just a dream.
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| May 20, 2006 @ 11:46 AM |
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chitownjte
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I would tear down Wrigley Field and send the Cubs out of state. No more Chicago winters either. They are brutal. Let's not forget to get rid of the humidity in the summer also.
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| May 26, 2006 @ 12:00 AM |
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ChrisInCalif
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If I could, I would change only one thing and Illinois would be fine: The weather.
I moved away from the Chicago area in 1984, and I enjoy visiting Illinois (as I am right now), but I could not stand to live with those winters again.
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| May 28, 2006 @ 7:15 PM |
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diver2
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First off, get rid of our present Gov. or at least pry him out of chicago mayors back pocket.
Reduce some of the taxes in this state.
As far as people from this area being rude, I"ve lived here most of my life (central ILLinois) I also own property in Missouri and find that the attitudes are about the same in both places, people will treat you in the same manner you treat them, show repect and you will get the same in return (in most cases)
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| Jun 14, 2006 @ 12:12 AM |
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Kcntc
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The thing I would change would be the people who live here and complain about living here...............MOVE. I know there are many parts of the state that are less than desirable to live. However that is probably true in all 50 states. Again, move to a more desirable location if you are that unhappy. Some don't like the winter - go south. Some don't like the heat - go north.
I personally love the changing of the seasons. Each has there own place in my heart. I may not like driving in the Winter, but I sure love playing outside in the snow with my child (snowball fights, sledding, building snowmen or snowforts). I may not like sitting outside in the heat of Summer. But what about playing in the sprinklers, swimming, baseball games and other things that go with it? I may not like Spring and the seasonal allergies it can bring, but it is a sign of new life and beautiful plant life. You can sit outside and hear and see all nature has to bring to the table. I may not like the chill in the air sometimes when Fall approaches, but I am still out there camping by the fire and watching the sun set among the beautifully colored trees. I appreciate life. I don't complain that it is not good enough. It is what you make it. See it for what it is and appreciate the beauty of it. No matter where you live, it can be better or worse. What do you choose? It is all attitude.
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| Jun 17, 2006 @ 6:26 AM |
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PureGirl
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The automobile emissions testings that are required. What an inconvience!
Working people are very busy & I think this is a joke. The state already knows what year & kinds of cars we drive, right? What's next, will Illinoian's be subjected to get tested for body oder?
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