Greater Chicagoland

I've seen the term Chicagoland but never knew the details you've provided.  Considering how close I've been to Chicago for the last 30 years I should have taken a trip or two, but I've only passed through the airports and during my Navy days spent a chilly month at Great Lakes Naval Station for some specialty training.

I have been a couple of times to Chicago but never saw that park, it looks amazing. And I have never heard the term Chicagoland.

Hello Alan - while it's been years since visiting Chicagoland, my memories are favorable overall.  It does get cold - very cold as I first learned on my initial visit in January 1982.  Travelling there for business as well as for personal reasons showed me a vibrant city filled with lots of things to discover.  In the center of the city and beyond.  

I have some great memories of traveling into Chicago on business back in the day 

not so much to view real estate as for the bi-annual trade shows downtow

Alan May - Ah! You're talking my language! For the first 25 years of my life, I was a true Chicago gal from Cook County. I was always a bus, subway, or El away from Grant Park, the three beaches, Michigan Avenue, Museums, downtown/Office Skyscrapers, or Lincoln Zoo. Then came the big move to Lake County where I worked at Abbott Laboratories and remained for an additional 20 years until I moved to TX. However, I had relatives and friends in all six counties on your map. All my life, there was a reason to go back to sweet home Chicago. 

HI Alan- I was in Chicago once for a trade show. It was held the Monday after Thanksgiving at McCormick Place. I stayed in a small hotel one block off the main street with all of the stores. When the plane landed, it had snowed, and I was like a kid in a candy store.  After the show, I dropped my stuff off in my hotel room and headed out to shop. I never worried about a thing being out there at night. (of course, this was about 15 years ago,)

BTW- not quite like Chicagoland but we live in Cypress TX , just northwest of Houston proper but when i'm asked, I'm from Houston. 

Good evening Alan,

Wow I leaned a lot from your post and sense your pride (as it should be) and understand you are from Greater Chicagoland! Any city that can tout their property values continue to hold their own, inventory is low and well-priced homes are selling with multiple offers has a lot going for it!

Thanks so much for sharing this insightful peek into Greater Chicagoland, Alan May. I really appreciate your perspective and the pride you show for your community. It's contagious! 😊 Your post offers a fresh look at what makes the area special, and I'm grateful for the share.

Alan Chicago is a wonderful town!'ve been there many times with family meetups there for years.  My first ride in a jet when I was in grade school was to Chicago with my Dad on one of his business  trips.  We stayed at the Sir Francis Drake ( I think) and that was so cool, including the Door Man who was so good to me!  And I loved touring all the FLW homes and of course enjoying a few  steak houses too!