Why are SO many Illinois folk attracted to Arizona?

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by aragx6

...You do know that Chicago isn't a state right?

I wish he would move too. He needs to do us and himself a favor! Need a one way bus ticket? I will buy. haha

[nJohn]

Originally Posted by AaronK

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Chicago get's old. Sorry, but I can only visit the Lincoln Park Zoo and the various museums a couple times before I have to say big deal.

I assume that you live the suburbs. That's all I have to assume. Have you been anywhere else besides tourist attractions? Because I have to agree with you, those sights get old if you do it OVER and OVER again.

If you want to go hiking, or enjoy nature, Chicago and the rest of Illinois is as ugly as it gets when it comes to terrain. A few preserves exist, but I like serious hiking where I can potentially get lost in the woods. It's called fun. People in Illinois do not appreciate this.

Well Illinois is smack dab right between Indiana and Iowa, two 'ugly' terrains. The midwest won't suddenly give birth to a gorgeous state. What do you expect? What you see is what you get. For what it is Illinois does a decent job.

You cannot ride a bike down any road without danger of getting hit by a car. Just the way it is, especially out in the suburbs. In the city it is possible.

No, really? Chicago is a CITY. Not a countryside. A suburb is not a countryside. People need to get places -- Chicago's public transportation can't fit everyone on board, that's why cars are used. I advise moving to an exurb where there is little civilization.

The people are NOT friendly, despite what anyone says. Go behind the wheel of a car to see what I mean. I work at a restaurant as well. When I worked at a restaurant in Texas for the summer last year, I never dealt with the crap I deal with up here. Reserved is one way to put it, I noticed someone used that as a plus for Chicago people. Stuck up and snooty is another way to put it. Materialistic? You bet.

I'm very sorry for your frustration. Chicago has A LOT of people, including the surrounding suburbs, so stupid people are bound to wander the streets. Of course, when you live in a prominent city, snootiness and being materialistic just comes with the territory. You should know that.

The weather blows. It isn't as cold as people make it out to be, but it is cold enough to suck a lot. And it is actually surprisingly hot in the summer. Most of it has to do with the humidity, not the actual heat. I've been to Arizona, and I'll take their heat over this muggy crap anyday of the weak.

Yea, Illinois weather blows. Can't disagree with that.

I can't really say much for Arizona, I'm not a fan of the desert, but Chicago is very far from paradise. Most people who are raised in Chicago will defend the city to the death, despite high taxes, corruption, extremely high cost of living, etc. I can't even afford an apartment out here. I am a college student, but still. I would encourage most people from Chicago to at least take a look at some other states. You will be much better off in retirement when the cost of living and taxes aren't through the roof, trust me. And you can avoid the urban sprawl.

I'm a college student too, but like you said I was raised in Chicago so I'll defend it to an extent. I'm not planning on living in the city or in the state once I graduate, there's a whole world out there waiting for me. There's no doubt I'll return to Chicago after I become little bit seasoned as an adult -- I'll appreciate the city more and hopefully by that time Illinois will have a decent governor, taxes won't be as high, and there's someone else in office as the mayor of Chicago. I won't settle permanently in another state unless it's unbeatable. In saying that, there are always people who will love Chicago and Illinois for it is and you can't change that. I've been to many states and visited many cities in my short life and there are only a couple of cities and states that I've grown accustomed too.

Chicago BLOWS.

That's a rather strong statement, name a city that doesn't make people mad. I agree that state and city does blow a bit. Flat land, corn, dreary weather, humid summers, brutal winters, suburban sprawl, corrupt gov't, Mayor Daley, and horrid in-state public tuition are examples that make me shake my head and wonder there has to be something better than this.

But Illinois and Chicago isn't for everyone -- there are 49 states left to choose from. Go crazy.

[nJohn]

Originally Posted by AaronK

Have you guys ever been to a real state before? I noticed when I first moved here a trend in a lot of native Chicago and Illinois people. They think Illinois is the end all to America. Nothing beats it. Haha!

I can find much cheaper, and much nicer/prettier places to live in with ample job oppurtunities. As soon as I get my degree, I will hold myself up to it. I can't wait. The day I get out of this ugly cesspool will be one of the happiest days of my life.

A real state?

Now what part of Illinois do you live in? Have you traveled anywhere else besides your town and the tourist attractions you've mentioned that get boring?

You just can't generalize a whole state.

If you are unhappy here, then please, do yourself a favor and find a state and city that makes you proud to be a part of. It's unfortunate that you see Illinois and Chicago as a cesspool.

[myra rouex]

I think its that in may ways both states are so diffrent ,so opposites attract!!

[xs500]

Yes I always wanted to visit Arizona but due to jon I could not go to Arizona....
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