Here are the top 12 bars in Illinois, but not in Chicago. Is your favorite bar on the list? 

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According to Thrillist.com these are the top 12 bars in Illinois, but not in Chicago. Surprisingly I've been to 2 of them!

  • Palmers Place - La Grange, IL
  • Fast Eddie's Bon Air - Alton, IL
  • Rock Island Public House - Blue Island, IL
  • Hangar 9 - Carbondale, IL
  • Liquid Blues - Woodstock, IL
  • The Foundry - Aurora, IL
  • The Blind Pig Co. - Champaign, IL
  • The Cafe - Macomb, IL
  • Firkin - Libertyville, IL
  • Richards On Main - Peoria, IL
  • Meier's Tavern - Glenview, IL
  • Durty Nellie's - Palatine, IL

I've been to The Foundry and Durty Nellie's. It's easy to see why they are on the list. Who would you add?

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