The 10 Worst Places To Live in Illinois

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In this video, we’re taking a tour of the lowest of the low in the Land of Lincoln — the places that have been hit hardest by crime, corruption, population loss, economic collapse, and the occasional “who approved this?” level of city planning. Some people ask why I make “negative” content. Why talk about decline? Why highlight the rough spots? Well… why do you watch it? 😅 This list covers a little bit of everything: 🏚️ Blight as far as the eye can see 🚨 Crime rates that make you walk faster 📉 Population charts that only go one direction 💸 Economies running on fumes and hope 🏫 Schools that are… trying their best 🚧 Downtowns waiting for a comeback that may never come All rankings are based on a mix of crime statistics, economic indicators, population trends, infrastructure condition, and overall livability. Basically, the stuff that matters if you’re planning to move somewhere — or avoid it. And yes… I’ve made a video on every single place featured in this video. If you want more deep-dive content on Illinois cities, check out my full Illinois playlist at the end. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy this type of content 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming list videos and city breakdowns 💬 Comment which place surprised you the most Thanks for watching — and good luck out there, Illinois. 😬 ==================================================================== Like what I do? You can support me by becoming a member of Team Invader here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComL_tKgKalXnY0hwePSl8Q/join - All funds will go towards travel and equipment expenses so that I can continue to make great content! Help me grow my other channels! Chris Harden's Travel Archives: https://www.youtube.com/@chrishardenarchives Nostalgia Tours Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiaToursRadio ==================================================================== In order to make good YouTube videos, it helps to have good equipment. I started out on a budget and have expanded overtime. Links to everything that I use are down below. WHAT I USE AT HOME: Home PC for video editing: https://amzn.to/4aDWtze Sound Mixer: https://amzn.to/3TFkHCo Microphone: https://amzn.to/4ahTBbs Other things: https://amzn.to/3TzvUnG WHAT I USE ON THE ROAD: Camara: https://amzn.to/3TGtUKG Other Camera: https://amzn.to/3TGu44K Drone: https://amzn.to/3vADq9Z Other things: https://amzn.to/3J3FxXe ==================================================================== I keep virtual map that shows every place that I've made a video on here: INTERACTIVE MAP that shows you all of the places that I've made videos on: (Doesn't always work on mobile devices. Will always work on PC.) https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?hl=en&mid=1Lhzf04ocimPu-ROkg4cfXEYEvKMNnlI5&ll=34.29834970801405%2C-91.53765609999999&z=5 ==================================================================== I have other social media that you can follow me on as well. Through a DM or Email, you contact me for collaborations, video ideas or for basic fan mail: SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTACT INFO: Email: [email protected] On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_Harden55 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c_harden7 On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisHardenYT DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. As an Amazon Associate I do earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. As always, thank you for supporting my channel!