Chicagoans

Spent thirty five years in the Chicago land area before moving to STX.

Think of it as moving to Rockford with an ocean and a better climate. If you need all the conveniences of a big city then the VI won't be for you.

Come on down for a PMV and see how it suits you. I love the VI, but it is a small place in a big world.

Jim

larfla,

My husband is born and raised in Chicago (Oak Park-Riverforest area), we bought a condo 3 years ago on STT and visit as often as we can until we eventually make the big move once our 2 youngest children graduate from school. Living 4 hours away from Chicago I've mastered cooking my husbands favorite Chicago style foods: Gino's East deep dish pizza and Johnny's Italian beef sandwiches. If you make the big move and we are on island I'll cook up a little taste of Chicago and have you over.

I dread having to think about going through another midwestern winter but still have a few more to go. Good luck on your research!

Molly