I have dipped my toes into the chicago culinary arts. I’ve feasted on the highest of the highs (thanks to my job) and the elitist chains and hidden local treasures over the years in the cook county and surrounding area. I can confidentially say I would rather fishing professionally for smallmouth bass in south america than ever do anything professionally in illinois. That state sucks politically, logistically, professionally. Illinois is the type to buy cheap TP and not apologize when your finger breaks through on a standard wipe and say well, thats the “lightfoot way”. Like hey , I stubbed my toe on your super poopy sidewalks but heres a 10% coupon to sbarros because lori sucks. Illinois sucks.