How come Illinois residents commonly identify themselves as being from Chicago when they meet people outside the state?
Whenever you meet an Illinois resident on your travels they’ll likely tell you they’re from Chicago even if they live hours from the city. No one intends to mislead people when they claim to be from Chicago. Illinois residents have several important reasons for mentioning “Chicago” as their origin when they travel outside the state.
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