[Crazy Canuck]

Just curious.

[Major_Lee_Slow]

Smog is a non issue. All our pollution blows across the lake to Michigan and up into Canada (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) . Crime, well it depends are where you are, just like in every major city, there are good neighborhoods and then there are bad, and then there are stupid teenager in the suburbs who are board. But in general, it's not like you are gonna get insta-mugged if you walk down the street.

I think the city is pretty clean. It's doesn't stink like New York, and it's not all graffitied up like Philly, but I suppose we do have some litter issues, but not nearly as bad a Detroit. I'd say it's probably average. We've got some really nice parks on the lakefront, and some nice beaches. But if you are coming here in the winter, it might be a little chilly to go swimming (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Just beware of all the construction on the highways, not to mention the really crappy traffic congestion. I suppose you will be commuting in and out of O'Hare. About where will you be staying when you are here?