[Barnacle]

Exactly, just stay north of Roosevelt Rd, and its one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

I wish it was that simple. The west side has plenty of dangerous hoods. Though I agree that north of Roosevelt is generally better than to the south of it.

[MarkeyD]

It was pretty nice north of Roosevelt where I lived. Of course, that was in Wheaton. Now I'm in Boise. Not too much different.

[glorgau]

I was just talking to a friend who is a fireman stationed on the south side. He lives in the far northwest side. He said that it was like martial law on New Years Day. Squads of cops everywhere. It's standard practice for the fireman to get bottles and rocks thrown at them on virtually every run.

The south side is a war zone, the north side (with limitations) is a wonderful city. Myself, I live downtown in a high rise. I love it.