QuadCities Pros and Cons
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3/3/2006
I grew up here, and have just come back after forty years. I am moving to another State after my family obligations are over, but, I have to say, the people here are shockingly kind and nice. A real small town feel, but over 400K people in all. Four seasons is nice. Housing is super cheap. It is heartbreaking that so much manufacturing has left this area. The people here are actually naive and the kind you expect to find in a church on Sunday. Not my cup of tea for close friends as they are almost goody goody, but they ARE definitely some of the nicest people in America. If I got stuck here forever, I could tolerate it. Prices all over this area are dirt cheap. The area has definitely gone down since the manufacturing has left, but the gambling boats are helping bring some action here. And they do bring many national acts here for entertainment which you can see for about half or less than you would see the same act in one of the major cities. There are plusses here. And, if you get really bored, drive to Chicago as it is only three hours away.
Tootsie | Chicago, IL