A Quick History of Naperville - For people interested in relocating to there (Chicago: work)

[Anthera]

Originally Posted by nanannie

Well, I dont live in N'ville, but my UPS man does have nice legs and cute shorts. He just happens to be as old as my dad.

My husband's winter pro at Neilson drives a 500 series Mercedes convertible and has a Breitling watch. And he's adorable. I think we can all do the math here. My husband has seen the cougars that have lessons before and after his lessons.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by BUalumni

But my point is, these are all things that can be found in Peoria metro as well.

We've gone through this before, and I can probably name a hundred things that Naperville has that the Peoria area doesnt. Im not saying that some areas in Peoria are lacking in any way, but Naperville is far more trendy, therefore having more upscale stuff that even other trendy suburbs might not have, thats all.

[Anthera]

Originally Posted by BUalumni

But my point is, these are all things that can be found in Peoria metro as well.

When did Peoria become a suburb of Chicago? I don't think there are many people looking for homes in Chicagoland that decide to look just a little further out in Peoria.

You might as well compare it to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.




Naperville is nice, its cute, good schools, friendly community. If I had to decide between say Buffalo Grove or Naperville, it would be Naperville.

[Anthera]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

We've gone through this before, and I can probably name a hundred things that Naperville has that the Peoria area doesnt. Im not saying that some areas in Peoria are lacking in any way, but Naperville is far more trendy, therefore having more upscale stuff that even other trendy suburbs might not have, thats all.

Not to mention its in the Chicago area.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Anthera

Not to mention its in the Chicago area.

Ooooooh, youre gonna **** off all the "downstaters" with that comment! LOLOLOL

*grabs a cool Leinenkugels Honey Weiss, pulls up a chair and waits for WWIII to begin*

[nanannie]

Steve-o, with posts like this, I remember the "Llama" days"--remember him?

[BUalumni]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

We've gone through this before, and I can probably name a hundred things that Naperville has that the Peoria area doesnt. Im not saying that some areas in Peoria are lacking in any way, but Naperville is far more trendy, therefore having more upscale stuff that even other trendy suburbs might not have, thats all.

Well I woulnd't say being "trendy" has a direct link to being a nice place to live. May I direct your attention to LA?

[BUalumni]

Originally Posted by Anthera

When did Peoria become a suburb of Chicago? I don't think there are many people looking for homes in Chicagoland that decide to look just a little further out in Peoria.

You might as well compare it to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.




Naperville is nice, its cute, good schools, friendly community. If I had to decide between say Buffalo Grove or Naperville, it would be Naperville.

I don't recall anyone ever saying that Peoria was a suburb?

[Lookout Kid]

Yeah, that's the major thing that Naperville has that Peoria suburbs don't have--access to Chicago, and all that goes along with that (but primarily a booming job market).

Naperville is a nice, sensible, boring choice for most people. It's the Banana Republic of suburbs... Nicer than the Gap (Schaumburg), but not quite as nice as the designer stuff (North Shore).

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by BUalumni

Well I woulnd't say being "trendy" has a direct link to being a nice place to live. May I direct your attention to LA?

I said it brings in nicer places. Places like Sullivans, Rosebuds, etc...things of that nature... you know, the stuff you wont find in, say, Streamwood or Hanover Park.