sigcurious
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Humbug I say! Humbug! Next you're going to tell me ketchup goes on hot dogs. 
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Moving to Illinois...
- Thread starter Carry_24/7
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willies right Wisconsin is where you would be most happy
the transit system is good as far as i can tell
speaking a little out of turn but as a truck driver from Texas who has been in Chicago more times than i can recall there's no easy drive in Chicago during traffic times.
and as far as taxes i know allot of people including myself who works for company's outside the state they live in and none of us pay state taxes to a state we don't live in.
the transit system is good as far as i can tell
speaking a little out of turn but as a truck driver from Texas who has been in Chicago more times than i can recall there's no easy drive in Chicago during traffic times.
and as far as taxes i know allot of people including myself who works for company's outside the state they live in and none of us pay state taxes to a state we don't live in.
sigcurious
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^ This is correct, in the case of WI/IL. I spoke too generally earlier. WI and IL have an agreement. Just don't forget to file your exemption with the employer so the taxes are not taken out up front.
spanishjames
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Regardless of where in Illinois you live, there is no provision for concealed carry, unless you're an active or retired LEO. The strictest town is Chicago, where you need a permit to possess a handgun, as well as training and gun registration. Others have also mentioned the Cook County "assault weapon" ban.
If you decide to live in IL, the suburbs are best. In my opinion, the farther you are from Chicago, the more gun friendly the town. I think Oak Park and Evanston? dropped their handgun bans when Chicago did, but I don't know where they stand now. I don't think any of the suburbs require gun registration, though I could be wrong.
If you want to use Metra look on their website to find out which towns are serviced by them. Most of the Chicagoland area is serviced by public transportation, if you don't want to drive to and from work. Driving in from the suburbs isn't that bad either, though rush hour and tolls stink anywhere.
The repressive gun laws in the area are what's horrible. The Illinois State Rifle Association and its members have done a lot to help. I would suggest you join if you become a resident.http://isra.org/
If you decide to live in IL, the suburbs are best. In my opinion, the farther you are from Chicago, the more gun friendly the town. I think Oak Park and Evanston? dropped their handgun bans when Chicago did, but I don't know where they stand now. I don't think any of the suburbs require gun registration, though I could be wrong.
If you want to use Metra look on their website to find out which towns are serviced by them. Most of the Chicagoland area is serviced by public transportation, if you don't want to drive to and from work. Driving in from the suburbs isn't that bad either, though rush hour and tolls stink anywhere.
The repressive gun laws in the area are what's horrible. The Illinois State Rifle Association and its members have done a lot to help. I would suggest you join if you become a resident.http://isra.org/
If you take that job in Illinois you should join Illinoiscarry.com a group working to get LTC in Illinois. We would like Illinois to be a shall issue carry state. The Illinois State Rifle Association is also working for LTC in Illinois.
If you move to Illinois apply for your FOID card as soon as you get your drivers license. It should be issued in 30 days. Find out who your state representative and state senator are. If it isn't recieved within 30 days of when your check clears call your state rep or state senator if they contact the Illinois State Police it will magically appear in a few days in your mail box, if not you may wait for 60 days. If you are in Chicago of course your rep or senator may not be willing to help. As a gun owner you should look at the process you need to go through to just legally own a firearm in Chicago, as well as what firearms are prohibited. It is much worse than the rest of the state. Realize that the Illinois Sheriffs Association has come out endorsing license to carry and all sheriffs, I understand, except Cook County Sheriff.
If you move to Illinois apply for your FOID card as soon as you get your drivers license. It should be issued in 30 days. Find out who your state representative and state senator are. If it isn't recieved within 30 days of when your check clears call your state rep or state senator if they contact the Illinois State Police it will magically appear in a few days in your mail box, if not you may wait for 60 days. If you are in Chicago of course your rep or senator may not be willing to help. As a gun owner you should look at the process you need to go through to just legally own a firearm in Chicago, as well as what firearms are prohibited. It is much worse than the rest of the state. Realize that the Illinois Sheriffs Association has come out endorsing license to carry and all sheriffs, I understand, except Cook County Sheriff.
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larryh1108
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If you will be working downtown then there is no easy drive to work, period. Depending on where you live, if you wish to drive then you are looking at leaving no later than 6am to get lighter traffic or plan a 1.5 hour drive, minimum and more with weather.
I was a SW burb guy. The traffic north and northwest are too brutal for any type of commuting. Add road construction in summer and snow in winter and driving will be an aggravation all the time if you live NW or north.
Stay out of Cook County if you like guns. Too many restrictions. Do find Metra stops, circle them and look for housing near them. WI and IN have some nice areas when you can take the train and have better gun laws but if you wish to drive to work then those areas are not ideal unless you like 2 hour commute times.
Chicago is a beautiful city with many world class things to do. Enjoy it.
I was a SW burb guy. The traffic north and northwest are too brutal for any type of commuting. Add road construction in summer and snow in winter and driving will be an aggravation all the time if you live NW or north.
Stay out of Cook County if you like guns. Too many restrictions. Do find Metra stops, circle them and look for housing near them. WI and IN have some nice areas when you can take the train and have better gun laws but if you wish to drive to work then those areas are not ideal unless you like 2 hour commute times.
Chicago is a beautiful city with many world class things to do. Enjoy it.
Onward Allusion
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If working in downtown Chicago, Indiana is half the distance of Kenosha, WI or anywhere by the WI - IL border in NE IL.
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whitefeathersniper
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I echo everyone else here = stay away from Cook county.
How far of a commute are you willing to do? That is also something to keep in mind. I grew up in a small town near Aurora. I have never been to it but there is Aurora Sportsmans Club.
How far of a commute are you willing to do? That is also something to keep in mind. I grew up in a small town near Aurora. I have never been to it but there is Aurora Sportsmans Club.
armed_librarian
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If commuting is in the equation....
I live in NW Indiana. Someone mentioned the Metra from Kenosha, here in NWI we also have a commuter train. http://www.nictd.com/
You can check out the schedule for yourself, but the trains run frequently, also monthly passes are not priced to bad. I don't work in Chicago, but I drive in frequently. I live in Porter County and a drive into downtown is possible in less than 45 min (without traffic) and depending on where you are going.
I'm a fan of our gun laws here. We are also a "shall issue" state (just make sure you do your fingerprints electronically, its a 5 day versus 3 month wait right now). And frankly, the firearm laws here are quite lax. We also have some nice ranges pretty close.
Best of luck with your decision!
I live in NW Indiana. Someone mentioned the Metra from Kenosha, here in NWI we also have a commuter train. http://www.nictd.com/
You can check out the schedule for yourself, but the trains run frequently, also monthly passes are not priced to bad. I don't work in Chicago, but I drive in frequently. I live in Porter County and a drive into downtown is possible in less than 45 min (without traffic) and depending on where you are going.
I'm a fan of our gun laws here. We are also a "shall issue" state (just make sure you do your fingerprints electronically, its a 5 day versus 3 month wait right now). And frankly, the firearm laws here are quite lax. We also have some nice ranges pretty close.
Best of luck with your decision!