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10 Reasons Why Illinoisans Are Tougher Than This Tough Winter

Taxes, weather, World Series droughts...it doesn't matter what gets thrown at Illinoisans. We are resilient and we will push on.

Look at the forecast for Illinois for the next 10 days. Actually, on second thought, don't. It's depressing. This winter, with all the snow and the nagging, continuing appearances from the polar vortex, has really taxed the fortitude of Illinoisans.

But we're tough. We live in Illinois, so we have to be. And we'll survive this winter. Don't believe us? Then read our top 10 list as we remind you of the 10 reasons why Illinoisans are resilient.

CHECK OUT THE LIST HERE

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