Chicago homes for sale are now best value in the entire state of Illinois and is not known as the ‘Windy City' for no reason; when the unfettered wind blows off Lake Michigan the old saying ‘hold on to your hats and false teeth' certainly rings true. Located on the shores of the majestic Lake Michigan, as one might imagine, water sports including but not limited to sailing, wind surfing and parasail surfing are high on the agenda of locals as too is other water based recreational activities.

Chicago has a past reputation of being the home of gangsters and bootleggers, and although that period of its history is consigned to the dustbin of history, finding one's way around the areas and locations once frequented by Al Capone and his contemporaries is a fascinating insight into the city's history as well as the recent history of the United States and of course prohibition.

Thankfully all of that is behind us and Chicago is a bustling, modern and cosmopolitan city; sports, the arts and live music venues abound in the city and one will never be bored in this twenty four hour city which has something for everyone. Lovers of culture and the arts can immerse themselves in venues as diverse as the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry and lose themselves in thought and wonder.

Sports fans have a wealth of sporting venues and cultural icons to follow; the Chicago Cubs, the White Sox and of course the Bulls offer professional sport at its very best and are a great leveler for families. Sports venues are family oriented and kids will love the atmosphere, as will moms and dads too.

Chicago is a thriving hub of international trade and commerce and has an industrial and commercial base which offers many jobs in differing industries; engineering, construction, high tech, manufacturing and of course all the service industries which support the industrial energy of the city and its surrounding suburbs.

Chicago has a long list of firsts in the United States the most well know that it was here in the city the world's first skyscraper was built; a modest ten floors it would go on to be dwarfed by the modern leviathans which dominate the Chicago skyline not least with the Willis Tower. Chicago has always welcomed new arrivals; making a decision to move to Chicago could just be the first step on your new adventure.

For more about owning your own piece of real estate in the Windy City check out the Chicago homes for sale; suburban homes, condos and apartments and other real estate for sale is to be found at the website of Ryan Homes, the address of which is http://www.ryanhomes.com/find-your-home/our-communities/illinois/chicago