Illinois's Most Redneck Towns (Yes, They Exist)

Folks on the coasts often think Illinois is just Chicago with some farmland around the edges, but down in farm and river country you will find towns proudly and unapologetically redneck. This video counts down twelve unique communities across the state, from a town that celebrates pigs with a festival to places known for white squirrels, giant roadside monuments, and Superman. You will walk away with a deeper look at the real downstate Illinois and the tight-knit communities that make it special. 0:00 Intro 1:10 No. 12 — Pittsfield, Illinois 2:46 No. 11 — Vandalia, Illinois 4:14 No. 10 — Shelbyville, Illinois 5:40 No. 9 — Goreville, Illinois 7:06 No. 8 — Harrisburg, Illinois 8:34 No. 7 — Olney, Illinois 10:13 No. 6 — Anna, Illinois 11:47 No. 5 — Carmi, Illinois 13:16 No. 4 — Effingham, Illinois 14:48 No. 3 — Cairo, Illinois 16:18 No. 2 — Casey, Illinois 17:54 No. 1 — Metropolis, Illinois illinois small towns, redneck towns illinois, downstate illinois, illinois history, metropolis illinois, casey illinois, olney illinois white squirrels, shawnee national forest, small town america,