Unique Illinois town names

Every state has its fair share of unique town names. Illinois is no different. Whether it’s a differing pronunciation of somewhere famous, or just an outright strange name, Illinois is home to some truly unique town names.

Take a look here at our list of unique Illinois town names.

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Illinois has toughest teen driving laws, ranked third safest in the nation for teen drivers

Parents: Maybe don't worry so much.

A new study by research firm WalletHub ranked the safety of teen drivers by state in 2014. Illinois ranked third behind Hawaii and New York, and tied with New York for the most comprehensive licensing laws for teens just getting behind the wheel.

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Chicago outpaces Silicon Valley for new tech jobs

Chicago’s more affordable rents may be one factor as it adds jobs to the tech sector at a faster rate than California’s Silicon Valley.

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Celebrating Illinois Authors (SLIDESHOW)

Some of the truly great and influential authors of the last century have hailed from Illinois. Whether it be Jane Addams writing on the great social issues of her time in Chicago, or Ray Bradbury writing fantasy novels, Illinois has a rich history of literature.

It is important to celebrate Illinois' rich literary history. Below are but a few of Illinois' great authors.

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