11 May 2010, 9:46 am
I'm considering moving soon from the suburbs of Chicago to Hillsboro Indiana. I'm 25, so I plan to work for a year or so then continue my education at Purdue. I'd like to know, what are some of the day-to-day differences between the two? A few things I've thought of and found out: No public indoor smoking in Illinois at all - smoking indoors is allowed in many places in Indiana. No (fun) fireworks in Illinois - most fireworks are legal in Indiana. I'd like to know a few other things: FSCs required in Indiana (obviously I'm a smoker)? What are the state taxes like? Emissions required? Crazy toll prices that you have to get a transponder to avoid (thank you iPass)? Firearms laws? Dry counties? Suburban vs rural living? I've lived next door to the state all of my life and have come to realize I don't know too much about the legal and cultural differences. So what it's like being a Hoosier? FSC = fire safe cigarettes. They add a chemical to make the cigarette go out if left unattended - required to sell cigarettes in Illinois. Makes it taste different, and makes the cherry fall off more easily. If you look on the bottom of a pack where they put the state tax stamp, you'll see 'FSC' printed next to it. Was hoping to get away from FSC there. By emissions I mean auto emissions. In Illinois you must have your vehicle's emissions tested once every two years. If you fail you cannot renew your plate stickers (for $98) until you pass. Was also hoping to get away from emissions there.... Read More »
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