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Illinois wishes to join in the fun:

A state law in Illinois mandates that all bachelors should be called master, not mister, when addressed by their female counterparts.

Chicago, IL
It is illegal to give a dog whiskey.

In the Pullman area, it is illegal to drink beer out of a bucket while sitting on the curb.

Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.

Kites may not be flown within the city limits.

It is forbidden to fish while sitting on a giraffe’s neck.

It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.

Champaign, IL
One may not pee in his neighbor’s mouth.

Cicero, IL
Humming on public streets is prohibited on Sundays.

Crete, IL
Cars may not be driven through the town.

Des Plaines, IL
Wheelbarrows with For-Sale signs may not be chained to trees.

Eureka, IL
A man with a moustache may not kiss a woman.

Fairfield, IL
It is unlawful for “negroes” to be within county boundries from sundown to sunrise.

Homer, IL
It is against the law to use a slingshot unless your are a law enforcement officer.

Joliet, IL
Town fathers, reflecting the pet peeve of hearing their town’s name mispronounced ‘Jolly-ETTE’ when all local folk know it’s pronounced ‘Joe-lee-ETTE’, made pronouncing it Jolly-ette a misdemeanor, punishable by a $5 fine.

Kenilworth, IL
A rooster must step back three hundred feet from any residence if he wishes to crow.
Hens that wish to cackle must step two hundred feet back from any residence.

Kirkland, IL
Bees are not allowed to fly over the village or through any of Kirkland’s streets.

Moline, IL
Ice skating at the Riverside pond during the months of June and August is prohibited.

Normal, IL
It is against the law to make faces at dogs.

Orland Park, IL
No pool tables are allowed in a public establishment, because it supports gambling.

Park Ridge, IL
Trucks may only park inside closed garages.

Peoria, IL
Basketball hoops may not be installed on a driveway.

Zion, IL
It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animals.