It's no cold war. Taylorville and Springfield chili enthusiasts are offering different opinions on bragging rights when it comes to producing chili. The cities are just 30 miles apart on Route 29 and that only seems to be fueling the rivalry. A crowd gathered in Taylorville to hear State Rep. Avery Bourne's resolution recommending the Christian County town be named the “Chilli Capital of Illinois.” Former Governor Jim Edgar signed a resolution previously naming Springfield the ‘Chilli Capital of the Civilized World.’” Bourne knows it won't be easy taking on the Capitol City in the Capitol.

Taylorville officials say their 5 chili cookoffs bring 10,000 visitors a year to the Christian County Seat.