Chicago
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Also, in terms of Chicago - I've lived here for nearly 7 years. I'd have to say the following:
Highest sales tax in the United States: 10.25%
Great city to live in if you don't have a car, but if you DO live in the right part of town. The bus + El or bus + lots of walking, or bus + El + lots of walking sucks.
People are very friendly here, very open minded.
The lake can be fun, it's like we have an ocean nearby (without deep sea fishing or great local fresh seafood, mind you.)
Lots of beautiful people here.
Suburban people and tourists can be annoying (except Kona). They know little of common social procedure like how to board subways, where to stand on escalators, or how to walk down the sidewalk in a straight line.
The city is kind dirty.
Our city government is about as corrupt as it gets. Once you live here for at least a year and pay attention to news stories you'll understand.
We have Lollapalooza and no one else does.
Great museums. Great shopping, cept for the sales tax part.
Pretty much ever major concert or touring band comes through Chicago.
There's quite a bit of really bad crime in the wrong parts of town. You will want to do your research on where to live.
It's a good city for riding bicycles. The mayor is a strong proponent of this being a bike safe city.
There is GREAT food here.
There are enough bars in the city of Chicago that you could go to a different one every single night of the year and never, ever go to the same one twice.