Chicago
Illinois, USA
  • Chicago With world-class architecture and parks, Chicago's diverse neighborhoods offer rich experiences for all.   Chicago
    With world-class architecture and parks, Chicago's diverse neighborhoods offer rich experiences for all.

Great food, great diversity and great people make Chicago one of TravelOrMove.com’s super cool places in the world.  With its culture, fun and dynamism, it offers a great place for visitors -- or to be a new home for those looking for a super cool place.  We’ll soon have more about this special community.

Climate

  • Hot summer continental

Physical Environment

  • City with at least one 50-story building

Culture

  • Active club/bar/music scene
  • Local community theatre
  • Fine art museum
  • Local professional ballet
  • Ethnic restaurants
  • Major public college in downtown
  • Local professional symphony
  • Local film festival

Politics

  • Leaning liberal

Economy

  • $$$ -- Prices seem reasonable

Recreation

  • Downtown yoga studio
  • Public golf course
  • Biking, hunting, running trails
  • Year-round fitness swimming center
  • Professional sports

Infrastructure

  • Working farms within 25 miles
  • Lots of downtown living space
  • Mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhoods
  • International airport
  • Vibrant public transportation system
  • Safe bike corridors
  • Public squares

Health

  • Emergency medical services within 25 miles
  • Community senior center
  • Community swimming pool
  • University teaching hospital