AI Says Illinois Residents Never Stop Talking About These 4 Things

I saw a story on the Huffington Post where they asked AI their opinions on the smelliest and dumbest states in America.

Lucky for us in Illinois, we didn’t land in the top 10 in either dubious category. I asked ChatGPT about that, and it said everyone in Illinois has an opinion, and that there are four things we talk about here more than anything else.

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The Four Things Everyone in Illinois Has an Opinion On

1. The Weather. Maybe it’s too hot or too cold, or too windy or too dry or too wet. Everyone has something to say about it, and we love taking pictures of weather-related things, too.
2. Taxes. Whether it’s your current property taxes, sales tax, or taxes in the future, people care. Illinois residents also love to reminisce about what taxes were like.
3. The Bears. Non-fans have a take when it comes to the Chicago Bears. It might be about the head coach, the quarterback, the draft, or even the fans; there’s always someone talking about Chicago football.
4. Chicago. It’s the third-largest city in America, and it’s something everyone has an opinion on. Half the state loves Chicago, while the other half loathes the Windy City. Some even want Chicago to become its own state, while others wish it would just go away.

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What’s Missing From the List of Illinois Hot Topics?

I did ask ChatGPT its thoughts on Rockford and what we talk about the most in the Forest City:

The answer, "You know what used to be there?" As in, when a new restaurant opens, someone always mentions what it was before, and I’ve got to admit, that’s on point.

What’s missing from the list of things we’re always talking about in Illinois?