While every state in the nation seems to have some strange and funny laws in their history, Illinois may certainly have some of the strangest and most unusual. Here are some of the laws that can still be found on the books in Illinois, including some about what language you are supposed to speak!
If you are dining in a facility in the state of Illinois and it catches fire, you should leave immediately. It is illegal to eat in Illinois in a location that is on fire.
Whether Fido likes it or not, keep him away from the whiskey. It is illegal to give your dog whiskey in Illinois, and can result in a penalty.
While Illinois is not generally home to a giraffe, should you come across one, avoid going fishing while sitting on its neck. It is forbidden, and can get you in a lot of trouble.
Though Illinois is known for being windy, kite flyers beware. It is illegal to fly a kite within city limits in Illinois, so stick to flying in the countryside.
While there are many that may love to suck down a bucket of beer, make sure you do so in the comfort of your own home. In the city of Pullman, it is illegal to sit on the curb and drink beer out of a bucket.
If you are planning on entering the city in Illinois, make sure and phone ahead. It is illegal to enter the city in an automobile unless you contact the police beforehand.
Make sure and keep a few bucks in your pocket at all times. In Illinois, if you do not have at least a dollar bill in your pocket, you may be considered a vagrant and be arrested.
And finally we have what is probably the strangest and funniest law in Illinois that is definitely disregarded by almost all of the population. In Illinois, it is against the law and forbidden to speak the English language!
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