Best places to live - 2008

[thePR]

Originally Posted by arizona sunset

I would have to agree. With such a large population, one would almost assume that it would be though. I mean, compared to other cities of similar size.

For a city that seems to attract both a good amount of positive/negative attention, I have never even heard of it. Sounds a little....boring.....?

I haven't spent much time in Naperville but it is a very nice place. The Riverwalk along the DuPage River is incredible.

They do have a big annual festival right on the Riverwalk called "The Last Fling."

[beowulf7]

Originally Posted by thePR

Compared to my city it's diverse, 95.4% White

But Naperville cannot be considered diverse, maybe if it were in Montana.

Chicago is 95.4% white? No way. Unless "Chicagoland" in your location field is in reference to something else.

[thePR]

Originally Posted by beowulf7

Chicago is 95.4% white? No way. Unless "Chicagoland" in your location field is in reference to something else.

I'd say Chicago if I lived there. I live in a suburb.

[beowulf7]

Originally Posted by thePR

I'd say Chicago if I lived there. I live in a suburb.

Is Chicagoland an actual name of a town in Illinois?

[GraniteStater]

Chicagoland is the generic term used to delinate the entire metro area stretching from far southern WI all the way into areas of NW Indiana.

[xyzpdq]

Originally Posted by Katiana

Gale Sayres (sp?) is from Omaha. There is a sizable black community there, and more Hispanics than in Pittsburgh.

Near as I can tell, Pittsburgh has a total of three hispanics: Jorge, Luis and Rosa.

While I kid, I'm not far from the truth. There is almost NO Latino presence in the Pittsburgh area.

According to the U.S. Census, Hispanics make up 14.8 percent of the U.S population.

In Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is situated, Hispanics make up 1.2 percent of the population.

[thePR]

Originally Posted by beowulf7

Is Chicagoland an actual name of a town in Illinois?

Since you said that I wonder what areas do people use that term?

[beowulf7]

Originally Posted by Plains10

Chicagoland is the generic term used to delinate the entire metro area stretching from far southern WI all the way into areas of NW Indiana.

Thanks, so it's just a nickname. My only encounter w/ IL has been 2 layovers in Chicago's O'Hare airport. I'm due for a real vacation in Chicago someday.

Originally Posted by xyzpdq

Near as I can tell, Pittsburgh has a total of three hispanics: Jorge, Luis and Rosa.

While I kid, I'm not far from the truth. There is almost NO Latino presence in the Pittsburgh area.

According to the U.S. Census, Hispanics make up 14.8 percent of the U.S population.

In Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is situated, Hispanics make up 1.2 percent of the population.

My town is closer to 50% Hispanics (Mexicans). I wish I knew Spanish so I could communicate with some of them.