Finally a city that's down to earth
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11/8/2006
I have recently moved from the Chicago suburbs to Rockford, & have been extremely pleased in all aspects. When I went out on the town to Chicago, it was a project (and exensive!). First, I had to pick a day when traffic wasn't bad, & when finally getting downtown, it would take over 20 minutes just to find parking, & would cost about $20 for the night. I remember my car getting ticketed at exactly 7:10am because I was ten minutes late during rush hour to move my car.
Rockford is a totally different story. The nightlife by the River District is peaceful, and most of the time, you can find FREE street parking, NO meters! There's even a multi-level FREE parking garage that's close to everything. The people in Rockford are friendlier and much more laid back. They don't waste their time fussing over traffic jams and being late for work. Rockford is also much less expensive in all aspects, their groceries, shopping, and dining. Downtown Rockford is gradually becoming more desirable due to the loft/condominium housing projects that are beautifying the city. There's the metro centre, the Coronado theatre, many different ethnic restaurants and nightclubs to choose from.
Rockford is a low-maintainance city, so if you're tired of living in Chicago because of all the traffic and expenses, this is a great place to call home. The real estate is soooo much cheaper. Many people are moving out here and working in between Rockford/Chicago, which saves them a lot of money in the long run. It's a beautiful city with a small town feel, and the city doesn't rob their citizens of every penny they have like Chicago.
Abhd | Rockford, IL