Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and is positioned predominantly in Cook County, the nation's second most populous county. Its current population is more than 2.7 million, which represents a 7 percent decrease from 2000. While many residents have been forced to move outside the city ... more »

For many, the first thought when envisioning retirement is living in a warm climate; therefore, Illinois easily can be over looked as a favorable state in which to retire due to its bitter winter months. With that said, Chicago still was ranked 74 on the 100 Best Places to Retire ... more »