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Old 08-30-2025, 01:36 PM
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Apples and oranges is right... If Illinois got the crime under control, it would be head and shoulders above The Villages.
Well since that's never gonna happen, it's moot.

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the live music is better in Chicago as well as the restaurants and entertainment.
True, but it costs 5X when you add in traffic time, parking $$$, and there's still that pesky risk of carjacking or being mugged, so...hard pass.

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beautiful Lake Michigan is right there.
Lots of gorgeous lakes near TV.

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Mass transportation
Don't need mass transit in TV, so not sure why this is relevant.

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top notch medical care is available.
Finally, we have a winner!