Wallethub

Wisconsin ranks third among America's best states to live in, while neighboring Illinois comes in 18th based on affordability, economy, safety and more.

WalletHub ranks hardest-working cities in America, and Chicago is the only Illinois city in the top 100 at 94th.

Aurora, Illinois ranked 33rd in the 2025 WalletHub “Safest Cities” list, standing out among Illinois cities for safety, community security and financial stability.

WalletHub ranked all 50 states for happiness, and Illinois didn’t make the top 20. See where we landed and how we compare to our Midwest neighbors.

Chicago ranks 23rd in WalletHub’s Best Foodie Cities while Milwaukee scores 17th, thanks to affordability

They literally dye their river green for the holiday.

It's official. Iowa is such a better state to drive in than Illinois. A new study not only confirms that with facts but it proves that Iowa is such a better state to drive in than most states.

Finding love in the modern age of dating can be a real challenge, especially when you start looking at statistical data but one Illinois city ranks in the top 12% if you're single and looking to mingle.

Who doesn't love living in a small town? You know everyone, everyone knows you, it's easy to get from point A to point B, and you never need directions. Two Wisconsin towns are in the top 5 best small cities.

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