Any insulting word will do in my native land. There are millions of other inconsistencies, but there are too many to list. Here are some translations for your enjoyment. I want to talk to you about the weather. The climate is similar throughout the year.
Summer hits at about the same time, too.
Again, the seasons are slightly more extreme here but hot is hot. The big difference is that the sun doesn't vanish in NJ from October through April. This is why if you lived in NJ during these months and you turned on your lamp, you wouldn't shield your eyes. Then, there's driving. Apparently, in IL the idea is to duplicate the speed of walking as much as possible.