I grew-up in NW Suburbs, Arlington Heights, and went to HS in Mt Prospect. Went back for my 20th HS reunion in ‘87, and couldn’t find the house I grew-up in, the place had changed so radically. Haven’t been back since. Chicago used to be a nice place in 50s, but is like Baghdad, now. Never again.
I live in Arlington Hieghts too. I vowed never to go to Chicago again. Downtown Arlington heights is nice. Carlos and Carlos is a great Italian restaurant.