Illinois Named ‘Relatively Safe’ If Nuclear War Breaks Out

Here's an outrageous statement that I predict many people will disagree with. Illinois has been named 'relatively safe' if a nuclear war were to happen, but I have so many questions and you probably do, too.

This topic came up after a graphic was shared a day or two ago by Wave Vang on Facebook. It's a colorful map showing places in America that would be in trouble if a nuclear attack were to happen and others that are deemed 'relatively safe'. Illinois is one of the safer places-allegedly.

Here's why that nuclear war prediction about Illinois being 'relatively safe' is almost certainly wrong

Without even doing any research, I can name two HUGE reasons why Illinois would be in trouble if the United States were to enter into a war involving nukes. Chicago and Scott Air Force Base. Illinois has the third biggest population center in America and Scott Air Force Base is a vital military target. The fact that Scott Air Force Base not that far across the river from St. Louis which is also a big target in itself doesn't help. I could make an argument that Illinois would be among the first targets for an enemy if everyone's worst nightmares come true. There were at least 50 Illinois nuke targets according to FEMA the last time I looked.

Here's why you shouldn't worry if you live in Illinois. The sad truth is there is no place in America that would be "safe" if a nuclear war happens. The lucky ones would be located under the initial nuclear blast and not have to suffer a long, prolonged death from radiation sickness. Even though there has been saber-rattling for generations, no country has ever taken the apocalyptic step of unleashing a nuclear weapon since WW2 because experts know it would end the world as we know it. Let's hope it stays that way.