i was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago. Just a short train ride to the heart of Downtown. Home of the Chicago White Sox!!! (i'm sure the Cub fans won't like me but, oh well. if you live near Chicago, There Can Be Only One!) I love being a short drive away from Lake Michigan. I've pretty much always lived near here. Longest time i have ever been away was when i spent the summer in Tampa/St.Pete FL.