Of all the big cities here Chicago's one of my faves. I attend an industrial show held annually there when I can and enjoy the brisk night life and dining to be had as a byproduct of the trip, which is nice.

I usually spend a lot of time in taxis when I'm there and have warned several of the drivers that should they get down to Dallas it would serve them well to be a bit more cautious and courteous in their driving here. Their Chicago driving tactics wouldn't sit well with the locals here and could lead to some "less than pleasant" interactions