The Great Illinois Exodus: Are They Leaving or Are They Being Launched?
Let's face it, folks, Illinois has been seeing more U-Haul trailers than a Beyonce concert lately. But have you ever stopped to wonder, just how many people are peace-ing out of the Prairie State on a daily basis?
Hold onto your horseshoe magnets, because buckle up for some exodus-sized statistics!
According to the ever-reliable folks at the U.S. Census Bureau (they're like the national headcounters, minus the questionable fashion choices), Illinois lost a record-breaking number of residents between July 2021 and July 2022. We're talking about a whopping 141,656 people who decided to, ahem, seek greener pastures (or perhaps warmer winters...looking at you Florida). That translates to a resident packing their bags and bidding farewell to Illinois every 3 minutes and 43 seconds. Yes, you read that right. Faster than you can say "deep dish goodbye."
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But why the mass exodus, you ask? Here are some theories that might be more accurate than others:
- They're Tired of Explaining Dippin' Dots: Let's be honest, explaining this frozen ice cream phenomenon to outsiders gets old after a while.
- Winter Took Up Permanent Residence: Look, Illinois winters are no joke. Maybe everyone just decided to become professional snowbirds.
- The Taxes Got a Little Too Deep Dish: Illinois is known for its...shall we say...enthusiastic tax code. Maybe folks just wanted to keep a little more dough in their pockets.
- Calling All Conspiracy Theorists: Maybe there's a secret government program flinging Illinois residents into the Bermuda Triangle with a giant slingshot. (Okay, that last one might be a stretch.)
No matter the reason, one thing's for sure: Illinois is seeing a population shift. Whether it's a full-blown exodus or just a case of wanderlust, it's definitely a trend worth keeping an eye on.
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How to pack for the Great Illinois Exodus?
- Pack for all four seasons (just in case, you never know where you might end up).
- Pack your deep dish know-how (you'll be the star of the neighborhood block party).
- Pack your winter coat (because let's face it, you might miss it...a little).
How to break the news to your Illinois friends you're leaving?
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- A casserole and a heartfelt goodbye note should do the trick.
- Offer to explain Dippin' Dots one last time (it's a public service, really).
- Promise to visit...eventually.
How to avoid the Illinois Exodus?
- Invest in a good winter coat and a snowblower.
- Brush up on your Dippin' Dots knowledge (you'll need it).
- Start a petition for a lower tax bracket named after deep dish pizza.
How to tell if you're secretly planning your own Illinois escape?
- You mysteriously develop a craving for sunshine and palm trees.
- You start researching "best places to retire with no state income tax."
- You mutter "deep dish is overrated" under your breath in public. (Gasp!)
How will Illinois survive the Great Exodus?
- Maybe robots will take over all the jobs.
- Maybe Illinois will become a giant corn maze theme park.
- Maybe, just maybe, Illinois will find a way to become the envy of all the other states (don't bet on it though).
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