582 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/illinois Traffic & Engagement r/illinois Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/illinois Most Active Times When r/illinois Is Most Active
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r/illinois Flair Performance r/illinois Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois News | 142 (24.6%) | 211 |
| Question | 114 (19.7%) | 15 |
| Illinois Politics | 96 (16.6%) | 167 |
| Illinois Facts | 36 (6.2%) | 91 |
| Trip Planning & Tourist Help/ Guidance | 35 (6.1%) | 72 |
| Chicago news & issues | 32 (5.5%) | 67 |
| ICE Posts | 26 (4.5%) | 1.3K |
| US Politics | 20 (3.5%) | 531 |
| History | 17 (2.9%) | 63 |
| Where to Move/Jobs | 12 (2.1%) | 8 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/illinois Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/illinois
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| illinois | 166 (28.5%) | 212 | 38 |
| chicago | 60 (10.3%) | 210 | 23 |
| pritzker | 30 (5.2%) | 389 | 60 |
| ice | 26 (4.5%) | 1.5K | 135 |
| law | 25 (4.3%) | 234 | 19 |
| state | 21 (3.6%) | 106 | 44 |
| bill | 18 (3.1%) | 189 | 28 |
| county | 16 (2.8%) | 214 | 35 |
| july | 15 (2.6%) | 278 | 10 |
| people | 13 (2.2%) | 272 | 25 |
r/illinois Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/illinois
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 21 | 137 |
| chicago.suntimes.com | 17 | 381 |
| wandtv.com | 17 | 184 |
| chicagotribune.com | 9 | 214 |
| cbsnews.com | 7 | 318 |
| nbcchicago.com | 7 | 174 |
| wbez.org | 6 | 88 |
| c.org | 6 | 1 |
| capitolfax.com | 5 | 87 |
| wgntv.com | 4 | 103 |
r/illinois Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/illinois
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Ice Assisted By Forest Park Police | Forest Park 7/30
Ice Aggression and Taser | St. Charles 7/5/26
Broadview
Chicago teen shares his experience in ICE detention centers:
Ice Shoves Teen And Pulls Taser After Racially Profiling The Wrong Guy | Joliet 7/6
Ice Agent Exchanges Information With Bloomingdale Police Officer | Bloomingdale 7/27
A group of patriot front douches showed up in Ottawa Saturday. Apparently from Texas
Pritzker signs law designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois
Broadview, Illinois: ICE Drive-By Less-Lethal Shooting, Victim Hospitalized
Hand drawn map of Illinois, part of my American Atlas project!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Assisted By Forest Park Police | Forest Park 7/30 | 7.6K | 506 | image | Jul 30 |
| Ice Aggression and Taser | St. Charles 7/5/26 | 7.0K | 749 | image | Jul 8 |
| Broadview | 4.3K | 476 | image | Jul 21 |
| Chicago teen shares his experience in ICE detention centers: | 4.1K | 239 | image | Jul 30 |
| Ice Shoves Teen And Pulls Taser After Racially Profiling The Wrong Guy | Joliet 7/6 | 3.5K | 207 | image | Jul 6 |
| Ice Agent Exchanges Information With Bloomingdale Police Officer | Bloomingdale 7/27 | 3.0K | 282 | image | Jul 28 |
| A group of patriot front douches showed up in Ottawa Saturday. Apparently from Texas | 2.9K | 747 | image | Jul 19 |
| Pritzker signs law designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois | 2.7K | 35 | link | Jul 23 |
| Broadview, Illinois: ICE Drive-By Less-Lethal Shooting, Victim Hospitalized | 2.3K | 196 | image | Jul 6 |
| Hand drawn map of Illinois, part of my American Atlas project! | 2.1K | 220 | image | Jul 3 |
r/illinois Audience Overlap r/illinois Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/illinois FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/illinois
What's the best time to post on r/illinois?
Based on posting volume, r/illinois is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/illinois?
r/illinois averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/illinois get?
Posts on r/illinois average about 195 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/illinois get most?
On r/illinois, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts