Why 'the Suburbs Rule'

Part of a comprehensive three-part series on the love/hate relationship of the aging suburbs of Chicago.

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August 2, 2003, 1:00 PM PDT

Reason "1. Parking. Don't laugh, it matters....6. The urban feel. Some suburbs...are actually more 'urban' than many city neighborhoods....10. More mini-vans and SUVs. And the exciting people who drive them." Click on the link for the other tongue-in-cheek reasons 'why the suburbs rule.'

Thanks to Connie Chung

FULL STORY: 10 reasons the suburbs rule

Friday, August 1, 2003 in The Chicago Tribune

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