Downstate IL Dictionary



No, I don't find this insulting.  It's actually kinda cute.

From Chicago Magazine -

A Downstate Illinois Dictionary
South of Chicago, Illinoisans speak with a distinctive Midland accent and a lexicon all their own. Visit armed with the local lingo.

One of my favorites:

Carbondalay
Faux-pretentious pronunciation of Carbondale, home to Southern Illinois University, where a lot of Chicago-area students are studying 300 miles from home. Like calling Target “Tar-zhay.”


And pretty darn cool to see that Cheese Toastie made the "dictionary".  


Grace & Peace & Love to you all -

Matt