Bloomingdale to Itasca (Chicago: crime, commute, good schools)

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by deegers

It's too small of a town really. You blink and you have driven through it

Are we talking about the same Bloomingdale? LOL Bloomingdale is hardly small, and it takes quite a bit of time to drive through it, especially during rush hour. When was the last time you were there? Just curious...

[deegers]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

Are we talking about the same Bloomingdale? LOL Bloomingdale is hardly small, and it takes quite a bit of time to drive through it, especially during rush hour. When was the last time you were there? Just curious...

I know, Steve, traffic is always fun going through Bloomingdale. compared to other towns, it's been described as a blink of a town. LOL Yes, I understand what you mean about driving through. Maybe I'm wrong and it's about that same size as other suburbs, but when I was growing up, no one knew where BLoomingdale was. They all thought I was talking about Bloomington or the store. I used to get so frustrated as a kid because they would joke it was the forgotten town. When they changed the school boundaries, we were the outcasts in high school because were weren't from Lombard (GEHS). But, now, the population coming from Bloomingdale is a lot more than it used to be and considered the norm. Their entire Bloomingdale bus route was all thanks to our little neighborhood, thank you very much!!!

[tcs1366]

I'd take Bloomingdale traffic over Schaumburgs any day. and i checked, Bloomingdale is almost 7sq mile.

I too do not see it as a "blink and you miss it" town... that would be Keenyville [like we discussed before]

I llike Bloomingdale ... i think it has a lot to offer.

>>weren't from Lombard (GEHS)

I thought Bloomingdale went to Lake Park .... ? and where LP was concerned... living is Bloomingdale was quite prestigious... at least in my HS days.

[deegers]

Originally Posted by tcs1366

I'd take Bloomingdale traffic over Schaumburgs any day. and i checked, Bloomingdale is almost 7sq mile.

I too do not see it as a "blink and you miss it" town... that would be Keenyville [like we discussed before]

I llike Bloomingdale ... i think it has a lot to offer.

>>weren't from Lombard (GEHS)

I thought Bloomingdale went to Lake Park .... ? and where LP was concerned... living is Bloomingdale was quite prestigious... at least in my HS days.

You are thinking the other side of town. Bloomingdale isn't all about presteen Lake Parkers.

[Incognito Mosquito]

Deegers, high five! Born and raised in Bloomingdale here too. And also a Glenbard East grad.

To enlighten those of you not familiar with Bloomingdale (which, let's face it, is pretty much everyone except maybe Steve-o):

1) When I say I'm from Bloomingdale I often follow it with "It's about halfway between Schaumburg and Wheaton." I figure most people have at least HEARD of those towns.

2) It's not "Bloomington." You haven't driven through us on your way to ISU.

3) Around 75%ish of Bloomingdale kids go to Lake Park. The other 25% is split between Glenbard North (the west area near Stratford) and Glenbard East (the southeast area near Glen Ellyn Rd.)

4) The commute to Itasca would be a breeze. 20 minutes even if you're on the west side of town.

5) I lived in Bloomingdale for 25 years and I have lots of good things to say about the place. But for a single person in their 20's, I might take Schaumburg over Bloomingdale. The Woodfield area is closer to "nightlife" than anything Bloomingdale has to offer. You'll likely be closer to Metra trains to the city in Schaumburg as well. Bloomingdale does have plenty of restaurants and shopping at Stratford and along Army Trail Rd. though, so don't think you've gotta drive 20 minutes to find a restaurant with a good bar if you end up there.

[deegers]

Originally Posted by Incognito Mosquito

Deegers, high five! Born and raised in Bloomingdale here too. And also a Glenbard East grad.

To enlighten those of you not familiar with Bloomingdale (which, let's face it, is pretty much everyone except maybe Steve-o):

1) When I say I'm from Bloomingdale I often follow it with "It's about halfway between Schaumburg and Wheaton." I figure most people have at least HEARD of those towns.

2) It's not "Bloomington." You haven't driven through us on your way to ISU.

3) Around 75%ish of Bloomingdale kids go to Lake Park. The other 25% is split between Glenbard North (the west area near Stratford) and Glenbard East (the southeast area near Glen Ellyn Rd.)

4) The commute to Itasca would be a breeze. 20 minutes even if you're on the west side of town.

5) I lived in Bloomingdale for 25 years and I have lots of good things to say about the place. But for a single person in their 20's, I might take Schaumburg over Bloomingdale. The Woodfield area is closer to "nightlife" than anything Bloomingdale has to offer. You'll likely be closer to Metra trains to the city in Schaumburg as well. Bloomingdale does have plenty of restaurants and shopping at Stratford and along Army Trail Rd. though, so don't think you've gotta drive 20 minutes to find a restaurant with a good bar if you end up there.

(more waving frantically) Hi there!
I believe you are right, most people don't know where Bloomingdale is. hehe. Super good information in your post. Rare to find another Blooomingdale GE grad in here. Small world...

[Chillax714]

I want to live in Bloomingdale

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Chillax714

I want to live in Bloomingdale

Its not the worst place to live, thats for sure. Have you been there before? Its getting very multi-cultural and is basically a big shopping center with some average homes and some very nice homes mixed in. haha

[tcs1366]

I have got to admit... i have not been to Stratford in quite some time... a year maybe... and Dh and I went yesterday... I was very surprised at how DEAD it was.... sorta the way Charlestown was, or still is.. i haven't been there is ages either.

But i do prefer shopping in Bloomingdale/GH opposed to Schaumburg... lil lower taxes and a lot less traffic.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by tcs1366

I have got to admit... i have not been to Stratford in quite some time... a year maybe... and Dh and I went yesterday... I was very surprised at how DEAD it was.... sorta the way Charlestown was, or still is.. i haven't been there is ages either.

But i do prefer shopping in Bloomingdale/GH opposed to Schaumburg... lil lower taxes and a lot less traffic.

Thats odd, when I go to Stratford its like a dang zoo in there. Ive had to park waaaaay out near the outer drives many times. Forget about going there during Christmas time too, its even worse.