1. Cairo, Illinois Cairo sits at the strategic confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, which once made it a […]

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1. Chicago, Illinois Chicago has been losing population for nearly a decade, and the trend continued into the early 2020s

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1. California California shows up first because it has been underbuilding homes for decades relative to population and job growth.

1. The Corner Diner The corner diner feels like a warm booth, bottomless coffee, and a place where everyone belongs.