You Know It’s Summer in Illinois When You Do This In Your Car

There are so many ways to know summer has finally arrived in Illinois. And the top way to know might shock you, because it's not when the temperature reaches 90 degrees.

When the sun is beating down in Rockford, it's 85+ degrees, and not a breeze in sight, you know it's going to be a scalding hot day around here.  This is the perfect time to tan, too.  It saves me a whole lotta money tanning in my parents' backyard than going to a real beach and paying an admission fee.

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Tanning, high 80s, wearing shorts and sandals, and turning on your AC are all ways to know summer is in full swing, but there's one way to know for absolutely sure.

If you have a car with leather interior, you might know all too well what I'm about to say.

You Know It’s Summer in Illinois When You Do This In Your Car

Ever burned yourself really badly on your seatbelt?  Yeah, you know the feeling.

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One second, you're sliding into your car without hesitation.  Next, you're fully regretting sitting in the car without hesitation.  Who knew that little, tiny buckle on your seatbelt could ruin your entire day?!  The audacity.

Honestly, it's not even all about the seatbelt.  The hot steering wheel.  Your thighs sticking to your seat.  The instant regret wearing jean shorts instead of athletic shorts.  Your sunglasses constantly fogging up while you're driving.  All ways to know summer isn't giving you grace anytime soon.

It's safe to say that summer hits different in Illinois.  Once you get used to burning yourself over and over again on the hot seatbelt, you'll be unstoppable.  It happens to all of us.