[JRutledge]

Mark,

I like the list. Not sure I can add anything.

But having said all of that, the things that Ch1town listed are not entirely true. Not only have a lot of things changed in many parts of the city, I have gone to some of the worst parts of Chicago and never had a single problem. The city in the last few years has changed because of construction and newer business developments that many parts that once were problem areas have changed almost entirely. If you just go over by where U.S. Cellular Field (where the Sox play), that area looks very different than it used to. You can even say the same for the Cabrini Green area as well.

Not to say that there is not crime in the city of Chicago. I have spent time in many cities and crime is a problem all over the country.

Peace