Conservative Chicago? (Wheaton: houses, established neighborhood, high schools)

[TempesT68]

Chicago is the city of broad shoulders from the hard working blue collar men and women that make this city. If you want a bible thumping far right area than yes, wheaton takes the cake.

[ofcjim40]

Clearly with how poorly managed Chicago is, it is a Liberal stronghold. Money blown on crackpot social programs and given away to "Ministers" and other talking heads. A sanctuary for illegals, while the everyday working man struggles and suffers. The Mayor is anti-gun and anti-Police. The list could could on. The majority of more conservative minded people are in the burbs in DuPage and Will. There are plenty of conservatives in Chicago but they've basically been beaten into submission or that they should feel bad or guilty for their opinions. Kind of like if you call Obama an awful President people will then try to say you must be racist.

[slow_nerve_action]

I think you will be most comfortable in Wheaton or Naperville, though you will be hard pressed to find the type of "conservative" machine that Colorado is well known for.

[Chicago60614]

I don't really like "liberal" and "conservative" - because there are two very different parts to those phrases.

Socially liberal/conservative
Fiscally liberal/conservative.

I would say areas of the south/west side of the city tend to be a little more socially conservative from what I've seen. They're also probably the most fiscally liberal though.

Areas on the north side of the city and some near north/west suburbs seem to be more liberal/liberal.

Areas on a north shore are more socially liberal and then it gets more fiscally conservative.

West just seems moderate.

South is a blend. Liberal/liberal. Southwest might be more socially conservative and fiscally conservative.

I'm just making general statements - maybe I'm totally wrong!

[city414]

Originally Posted by CowtownCO

Which parts of Chicago are the most conservative? I assume that some of the suburbs like Wheaton and Downers Grove would be the best bets, but what are the most conservative areas closest to the city? We'd like an area where at least a significant part of the population shares our conservative values (pro-life, against same-sex marriage, low taxes, traditionally religious, etc.). I know that the Chicago area on the whole is quite liberal, but what areas are not?

And how would you compare Chicago liberalism with New York liberalism? Is either significantly more liberal than the other?

LOW TAXES WHERE, tax lows here tax highs there

[CowtownCO]

Originally Posted by Chicagoland60426

Are you planning to move to Chicago area or NYC?

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I have possible opportunities in either city. I've spent a good deal of time in both cities, but not enough to get a really good feel for them.

[Chicagoland60426]

Originally Posted by Chicago60614

I don't really like "liberal" and "conservative" - because there are two very different parts to those phrases.

Socially liberal/conservative
Fiscally liberal/conservative.

I would say areas of the south/west side of the city tend to be a little more socially conservative from what I've seen. They're also probably the most fiscally liberal though.

Areas on the north side of the city and some near north/west suburbs seem to be more liberal/liberal.

Areas on a north shore are more socially liberal and then it gets more fiscally conservative.

West just seems moderate.

South is a blend. Liberal/liberal. Southwest might be more socially conservative and fiscally conservative.

I'm just making general statements - maybe I'm totally wrong!

You're not totally wrong. You're right about the southside being socially conservative, primarily when it comes to gays(gay males definitely) and gay marriage. I don't think Chicago is really that liberal, socially wise.

[Irishtom29]

Originally Posted by Chicagoland60426

You're not totally wrong. You're right about the southside being socially conservative, primarily when it comes to gays(gay males definitely) and gay marriage. I don't think Chicago is really that liberal, socially wise.

Economic liberals would rather see Gays make good money than get married. Many social liberals would allow Gays to form marriage unions but not labor unions. Then guys like me are economic liberals primarily but somewhat socially liberal as well. But on the side; the money comes first. Besides, tolerating people's differences is part of being a good trade unionist; nobody should be hassled or held back from making a living.

[noplacelike]

Suburban Cook County Election Results


New York City is more liberal.

[YanniCheengus]

Originally Posted by noplacelike

Suburban Cook County Election Results


New York City is more liberal.

Notice how the most liberal candidate got the most votes, and the most conservative candidates got the least.