I do not agree with this. I want to be clear that the concept that Illinois is a bad place to raise a family is the opinion of the internet and probably not from anyone that has lived in the Land of Lincoln. Let's explore why they think that's the case.
Call this a character flaw (I have many), but I don't appreciate being told what to do. That's why I won't do that here, but I will offer some thoughts on items you probably would be wise to avoid buying from a Missouri Dollar Store.
There's an emergency bulletin from the Centers for Disease Control about a highly-infectious outbreak that is happening in 7 states including Missouri.
The state of Illinois is doing something that several other states have started. That's the quest to eliminate what they term 'harmful food chemicals' that are featured in many popular snacks. That quest is about to take on an official effort in Illinois.
I have a long list of foods I'll never eat and a much longer list of foods I love. However, I've learned that there are foods that I'm not allowed to eat no matter what because they are completely forbidden in Missouri.