i love chicago. i don't think it's too busy at all. but then again, i lived in NYC for a couple of years too....
i think chicago has nearly everything you could want in a city, yet is still relatively easy to get around in, and is reasonably safe.
02 Mustang GT... Tuned by Nelsons. Low 12's, anyone?

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