Is Chicago right for me?

Well, Chicago has all 4 seasons. Be prepared for cold winters, beautiful spring, summer, and fall. Transit system is great, with the train, bus and metra system crisscrossing the city and into the suburbs. Nite life is great. People are generally friendly. As in most major cities, be careful in certain neighborhoods. My advice would be to come on up, spend some time around IIT and downtown. Take it all in and then decide.