If You Grew Up in Illinois, You Definitely Did These 5 Things

Let's be real—growing up in Illinois had its own set of experiences.  Things other kids can't relate to.  Am I wrong?

Tell me if you remember any of these things from your childhood, or you still do now!

If You Grew Up in Illinois, You Definitely Did These 5 Things

Took field trips to the Museum of Science and Industry

A cold, crispy morning loading everyone on the school bus to go to Chicago was truly an experience only Illinois kids remember.  Every year, it was the same museums we'd visit, and it never got old!

Waited in a 20-car line for Culver's or Portillo's

I do this even as an adult.  The only drive-thrus that are truly worth waiting over 5 minutes in line for are Culver's and Portillo's.  You know it'll always be lip-smackin' good.

You've eaten something fried on a stick that shouldn't have been

Fried oreos, pickles, twinkies, mac 'n cheese... it's bound to happen, especially with summer coming and all the fairs popping up around the state.

You judge anyone who says "soda" instead of "pop"

I've said pop my entire life.  My cousins in the south always make fun of me, which I don't blame them. The way my Midwest accent comes out when I say "PAAAHP" is so cringe.

You've worn shorts in the dead of winter as a kid

We've never dressed for the weather here.  Not sure why, but we underestimate the weather in Illinois.  Waiting at the bus stop without a coat and it's 20 degrees?  You're definitely an Illinois kid. It's such a canon event.

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Even if you've moved away, you know these moments all live rent-free in your head.  Don't deny it because we all can relate!  What else did I forget?  You need to add to the list, I know there's more we all do, or did, that only Illinois kids remember.