# Surviving Illinois

> The Illinois Crisis: Why the Prairie State is Struggling The Illinois Crisis: Why the Prairie State is Struggling From the nation’s highest property taxes to crumbling infrastructure, Illinois faces a

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## Pages

- [Unlocking Chicago's Free Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Budget-Friendly Family Adventures!](https://survivingillinois.com/unlocking-chicagos-free-fun-your-ultimate-guide-to-budget-friendly-family-adventures/)
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- [Surviving Illinois: The Good, the Bad, and the Wild Ride!](https://survivingillinois.com/surviving-illinois-the-good-the-bad-and-the-wild-ride/)

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## Posts

- [What Are the Illinois Tax Rates in 2025?](https://survivingillinois.com/what-are-the-illinois-tax-rates-2025/)
- [Dependence on Property Taxes for School Funding In Illinois](https://survivingillinois.com/dependence-on-property-taxes-for-school/)
- [ Understanding the Illinois Exodus](https://survivingillinois.com/leaving-the-state-of-illinois/)
- [Illinois Property Taxes And How To Understand Them](https://survivingillinois.com/illinois-property-taxes-understanding/)
- [Things To Do In Chicago Free For Kids. Unlocking Chicago's Free Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Budget-Friendly Family Adventures!](https://survivingillinois.com/things-to-do-in-chicago-free-for-kids/)
- [Illinois Sports](https://survivingillinois.com/illinois-sports-chicago-sports-teams/)
- [The 10 Biggest Issues Facing Illinois Residents – And What We Can Do About Them](https://survivingillinois.com/biggest-issues-facing-illinois-residents/)
- [Tips and Resources for Thriving in Tough Times in Illinois—My Survival Hacks!](https://survivingillinois.com/tips-and-resources-for-thriving-in-tough-times-in-illinois-my-survival-hacks/)

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