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Two Great Illinois Cities Called Out For Having ‘The Worst Reputations’ in the US
It's hard to outrun a bad reputation. For these two Illinois cities, no matter what city officials do, there will always be their detractors.
Here's the best part, I have spent equal amounts of time in my life in both places and I can say that they have undeserved bad raps.
Unlike concept
I will also add that in any big city in America, there are going to be issues within the community.
Whether it be:
- Unemployment
- Crime
- Drugs
- Education
Sometimes all four at the same time can be part of the reason why a city has a bad reputation but despite all those problems, there are still plenty of us who love Chicago and Rockford.
Yes, both Chicago and Rockford were named to a list by Travel.Alot.com as two of 45 US Cities With the Worst Reputations.
Rockford, Illinois in Early Spring Seen from above by Drone
Here's why according to Travel.Alot.com:
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