I am thinking of moving to one of these 2 areas. Anyone live in either area that could maybe tell me some positives and negatives? Is either area in need of a cloth diaper/natural parenting shop (and is there a market for it)?
I currenty live in Sterling but would like to move to a larger city, but I can't really afford to live in a Chicago suburb. So, I am looking at these two areas, which are still close to my family here in Sterling.
Some more info, my kids are 2 and 4, so I am wanting an area with good public schools, a nice neighborhood with lots of kids, lots of parks, a dog park would be wonderful, and some place to fish (per dh). Not too much to ask right.
I also am considering the Quad City area, but think closer to Chicago may be better. Thanks for any info.
I currenty live in Sterling but would like to move to a larger city, but I can't really afford to live in a Chicago suburb. So, I am looking at these two areas, which are still close to my family here in Sterling.
Some more info, my kids are 2 and 4, so I am wanting an area with good public schools, a nice neighborhood with lots of kids, lots of parks, a dog park would be wonderful, and some place to fish (per dh). Not too much to ask right.
I also am considering the Quad City area, but think closer to Chicago may be better. Thanks for any info.