llinois can be divided Known as the "Windy City,"
into Chicago and rural Chicago really need no
areas. Alas, the same can introduction. Gothic
be said for Illinois real estate architecture. The home of the
prices. blues. Da' Bears. Sears Tower.
John Hancock Building. Water
Illinois Tower Place. Navy Pier. Shedd
Aquarium. Frank Lloyd Wright. The
The birth home of President Wrigley Building. Chicago
Lincoln, Illinois is a state with Botanical Gardens. Wrigley Field.
two identities. Chicago is an The list just goes on and on when
overwhelming presence and talking about Chicago and I
essentially a state unto itself. haven't even mentioned the food.
The rest of Illinois can be Chicago is simply a world unto
classified as much more rural itself.
with the down home atmosphere
such places take on. This Food is a central theme to
presents you with a unique living Chicago. If you're looking to
opportunity as you can choose to stay thin, good luck. The
live in low stress towns and legendary eating establishments
venture into impressive Chicago are to numerous to list, but a
on weekends or for word. On the good way to introduce yourself to
other hand, you can live in the delicious delicacies of
Chicago and take tranquil Chicago is the Taste of Chicago
weekends outside of the bustling Festival at Grant Park in late
city. In short, Illinois offers a June. 10 pounds. No, maybe 20
little something for everyone. pounds. That's what you'll gain
at this slice of eating heaven
Chicago attended by thousands of people.
the top of the list. You could
The third most populated city in spend years exploring the city
the country, Chicago is immensely and still be missing out on gems.
impressive. Despite the number of
people, you'll find getting
around fairly simply due to Springfield
excellent public transportation
and excellent planning. Little The state capital, Springfield is
shops and ethnic neighborhoods known best as the hometown of
dominate the city and it is President Abe Lincoln. You'll
really a place to just get out find all types of attractions
and explore. A major economic related to President Lincoln
power, Chicago is home to including his home, burial
numerous major corporations and location and so on. Roughly 200
typically has a strong job miles south of Chicago,
market. Springfield is a quiet town with
a relaxed atmosphere. When you
If sports are your thing, welcome think of the Midwest, this is the
to nirvana. Chicago residents are place. The town has plenty of
mad about Da' Bears, Bulls and open areas and can best be
Blackhawks. For baseball, there described as a fairly basic town.
is the lovable loser Cubs and the Outside of it, you'll find
World Champion White Sox. For the beautiful lakes and prairies
non-professional, recreation giving rise to lots of outdoor
leagues throughout the city activities.
contribute to a thriving sports
scene. Illinois Real Estate
If you're looking for the big Illinois real estate prices range
city life, Chicago should be near dramatically depending upon the
location. At the low end of the
scale, you'll find homes in Overall, Illinois real estate has
Springfield costing roughly appreciated at a rather
$200,000 while Chicago real disappointing 9.5 percent in
estate averages in the $800,000. 2005. These numbers, however, can
The average for Chicago homes is be misleading since the rate is
deceiving as prices are highly dependent on the specific
dependent upon the particular location.
part of town you are in.
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