moving

If you are looking to get out of Illinois this is good news for you.

I love the mountains and have lived in the mountains which means that I have something in common with most of the people in Illinois apparently. I have scientific proof that Illinois is desperate to get to the mountains as soon as possible.

Illinois residents want a beach.

I get it, but there are also some aspects of this survey that I don't understand. Illinois is once again tops in America for the sheer number of people that are leaving. Let's look at the science and data and also some opinions about why many believe this is true.

I understand why some people in Missouri and Illinois choose to move elsewhere, but I'm mystified why so many are apparently choosing Arizona as that destination. New statistics show that Missourians and Illinoisans are heading to the desert in droves.

Should you move to Illinois? Don't even think about it and I'll give you 10 great reasons why the thought should never enter your mind.

When I tell you to never move to Iowa, I speak from experience. There are 10 compelling reasons why the thought of moving to the Hawkeye State should never ever enter your mind.

I will admit that I'm in the minority on this one, but I find it encouraging that so many California residents are choosing to leave the state and move to Illinois. New data shows the numbers fleeing Cali for the Land of Lincoln are massive.

There are a lot of reasons why a state would grow over time. Better jobs, people seeking a more comfortable climate and housing costs. For some reason, fewer people looking for those things are choosing Illinois as it is now officially ranked as one of the slowest growing states in America.

More people are leaving Illinois than moving into the state.