This was a question asked of my by one of my readers this morning?

My city of Naperville (sounds a little possessive, doesn't it) has just been Rated the Number 3 City to live in by Money magazine.  This ranking is nothing new for Naperville.  It has become commonplace the last several years as the "secret" of Naperville has gotten out.

So what is my favorite thing?  Hmmm.

My wife and I affectionately refer to Naperville as "Pleasantville".  It is that nice.

The people seem happy, genuine, and usually smiling.

The weather is typical midwestern.  Hot in the summer, gorgeous in the fall, usually plenty of snow in the winter, and with spring comes the birth of all the beautiful greenery.

The public school system is consistently the highest ranked in the state.  Very competitive for some children.  But still a great place to prepare for some of the wonderful in-state universities found here in Illinois.

The downtown of Naperville is beautiful.  Set aside our famous "River Walk", the downtown offers wonderful dining, shopping (just ask my wife Nickie!), night life, and plenty of parks and play areas for kids.  Just a wonderful downtown area with ample of parking (on most days).

The homes are reasonably priced.  Not cheap by any means, but considering all you get living in Naperville, I feel the homes are a bargain.  Single family homes can be had from the low 200ks to several million.  Certainly a home can be found that fits most budgets.

Finally, the proximity to a world class city like Chicago is always a huge bonus.  Just 30 miles from Chicago, Naperville lies conveniently between two international airports, making it easy for friends and family to visit you in this little paradise!

Ken

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